Progress Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4XD is located in the Waddon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Progress Way, Croydon, CR0 4XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4XR, CR0 4XA, CR0 4XG, CR0 4WG, CR0 4WH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 4XD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.3% of the population 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 | 50% | 58.3% | 8.3% | 51.0% | 7.3% |
| Male | 50% | 41.7% | -8.3% | 49.0% | -7.3% |
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 4XD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 53.6% | 49.6% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 34.5% | 9.7% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 46.9% | 46.5% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 31.8% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 16% | 10.8% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around CR0 4XD this area, 34.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 34.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 13.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.4% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 26.5% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.4% 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% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 58% | 44.4% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -37.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 8.5% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 75.3% | 71.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 8% | 5.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 11% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 71.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 2.6% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 0% | -14.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Progress Way was 895.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 390.1% higher than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Progress Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 10th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 315.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Progress Way, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2025-12-01 | £1,505,470 |
| Sudeco House Progress Way, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £17,435,540 | 2023-07-12 | £16,200,676 |
| 20 Progress Way, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,635,000 | 2018-10-08 | £1,558,747 |
| 21 Progress Way, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2017-04-13 | £797,385 |
| 15 Progress Way, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2017-04-13 | £1,407,150 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,851 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 | 2,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Junior School Chapman Road , CR0 3NX | - not rated | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary Academy Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Infants' School Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 816 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,192 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 | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,874 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 | 3,389 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,256 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,974 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 | 1,909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,314 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 | 4,680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | - not rated | 912 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | - not rated | 912 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time Warrington Road , Opposite Ludford Close CR0 4BH | - not rated | 918 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Non-maintained special 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 | 305 yd | |
| CroyWall Climbing Centre | 19 Whitestone Way, Croydon | 386 yd | |
| Starbucks | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 409 yd | |
| Cafe Racer London | 2 Ampere Way, Croydon | 413 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's/Bao Now/Bird Box/Bone Jam/Breakfast&Lunch | Frankie And Benny's, 3 Hesterman Way | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hare And Hounds | 325 Purley Way, Croydon | 540 yd | |
| Harvest Home Pub | Harvest Home, 27 Beddington Lane | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Star Chinese Takeaway | 345 Purley Way, Croydon | 617 yd | |
| Smacks Hamburgers Croydon | Anchor Business Park, 102 Beddington Lane | 727 yd | |
| Panku Wallington | Asda, Marlowe Way | 745 yd | |
| Donner Donner | Unit 3, Anchor Business Park | 762 yd | |
| R Cake | Unit 11, 106 Beddington Lane | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 2 Trojan Way, Croydon | 193 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 2 Trafalgar Way | 256 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Purley Way | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 409 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 409 yd | |
| Asda | Marlowe Way, Beddington | 525 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Croydon Purley Way) Hesterman Way | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 814 yd |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 82-86 CROYDON ROAD | 914 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.0% |
| 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 | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.