Whitestone Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4WH is located in the Waddon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 2009-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4WH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4WH, CR0 4XF, CR0 4FR, CR0 4NR, CR0 4FP, CR0 4WJ, CR0 4WL, CR0 4WN, CR0 4BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 4WH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.1% | 55.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 40.9% | 44.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 4WH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 59% | 53.6% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 27.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.5% | 58.2% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 28.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 8.8% | 13.5% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 18.8% | 0.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 41.2% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 18.1% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 15.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.5% | 17.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 16.1% |
| Other Black | 10% | 6.5% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| White | 28.7% | 28.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -52.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 66.9% | 66.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 66.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 24.7% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 4.4% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 0.5% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.1% | 37.2% | -17.1% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitestone Way was 605.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 231.3% higher than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Whitestone Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 21st highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 229.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 121 Woodall Court, 7 Whitestone Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-02-16 | £218,799 |
| Apartment 129 Woodall Court, 7 Whitestone Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-01-19 | £265,788 |
| Apartment 142 Woodall Court, 7 Whitestone Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,500 | 2019-09-20 | £126,058 |
| Apartment 132 Woodall Court, 7 Whitestone Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2018-11-19 | £123,098 |
| Apartment 147 Woodall Court, 7 Whitestone Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2017-11-16 | £100,816 |
CR0 4WH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,615 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 | 2,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Junior School Chapman Road , CR0 3NX | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,271 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 | 1,625 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,237 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 4,924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Write Time Warrington Road , Opposite Ludford Close CR0 4BH | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | - not rated | 871 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | - not rated | 871 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian School 5 Cairo New Road , CR0 1XP | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Maxx | 1 Drury Crescent, Croydon | 82 yd | |
| CroyWall Climbing Centre | 19 Whitestone Way, Croydon | 107 yd | |
| Unique Cuisine | 2 Whitestone Way, Croydon | 122 yd | |
| Starbucks | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 224 yd | |
| La Pizzeria | 352 Purley Way, Croydon | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hare And Hounds | 325 Purley Way, Croydon | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Star Chinese Takeaway | 345 Purley Way, Croydon | 346 yd | |
| JA Tasty By Bigz | 405 Purley Way, Croydon | 604 yd | |
| Chang Cheng | 49 Waddon Road, Croydon | 676 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 43 Waddon Road, Croydon | 676 yd | |
| Smacks Hamburgers Croydon | Anchor Business Park, 102 Beddington Lane | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 2 Trojan Way, Croydon | 173 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Purley Way | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 224 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 224 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 2 Trafalgar Way | 433 yd | |
| Tesco.com | 33 Factory Lane, Croydon | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 555 yd |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 82-86 CROYDON ROAD | 868 yd | |
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 885 yd | |
| The Gym (Croydon Purley Way) Hesterman Way | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Duppas Hill Recreation Ground OLD SCHOOL PLACE | grass pitches | 973 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.