Franklin Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4UY is located in the Broad Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Franklin Way, Croydon, CR0 4UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4UW, CR0 4UX, CR0 4US, CR0 4WP, CR0 4UU, CR0 3DL, CR0 4XQ, CR0 3DD, CR0 4UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 4UY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR0 4UY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.7% | 42.3% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 44.4% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.1% | 52% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 12.1% | 5.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 10.3% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 9.8% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 14.5% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 42.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 11.1% | 4.7% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 13.5% | 7.8% | -5.7% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 17.1% | 17.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 14.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 7.8% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 6.8% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 36.8% | 25.9% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -55.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, 51.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 51.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 11.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 18.6% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.8% | 51.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 29% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.7% | 9.7% | -10.0% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 2.8% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 11.2% | 1.7% | 9.5% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Franklin Way was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Franklin Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 111th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227 Franklin Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2025-07-28 | £168,745 |
| 291 Franklin Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2025-05-16 | £198,901 |
| 211 Franklin Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-24 | £184,108 |
| 229 Franklin Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-07 | £203,987 |
| 285 Franklin Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2024-05-03 | £240,247 |
CR0 4UY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 4UY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary Academy Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary Academy Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 812 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Manor High School Wide Way , CR4 1BP | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,215 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZO Academy of London & Surrey 121 Lombard House , Lombard Business Park CR0 3JP | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Foundation School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest C/o Royal Mail | Croydon Mail Centre, Beddington Farm Road | 388 yd | |
| Little Cottage At Dingwall | Dingwall Motors, Beddington Farm Road | 463 yd | |
| Ikea | Volta Way, Croydon | 510 yd | |
| Little Beijing | 6 Beddington Terrace, Mitcham Road | 561 yd | |
| China Red | Shop, 3 Purley Way Crescent | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 3 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 444 yd | |
| Huang's Kitchen | 4 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 444 yd | |
| Dominic's Pizza | 377 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 504 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 387 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 504 yd | |
| Master's Kebab Takeaway | 558 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Bazaar Cash And Carry | Unit 1, Beddington Cross | 457 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry | Booker Cash And Carry, 2-8 Newman Road | 542 yd | |
| Asda | Marlowe Way, Beddington | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Croydon Purley Way) Hesterman Way | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy MITCHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 898 yd |
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 910 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.