Mill View Gardens is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 5HW is located in the Shirley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill View Gardens, Croydon, CR0 5HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 5HX, CR0 5HE, CR0 5EF, CR0 5DY, CR0 5EE, CR0 5EZ, CR0 5HP, CR0 5EY, CR0 5EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 5HW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.6% | 48.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CR0 5HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 31.2% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 54.7% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 50.6% | 47.2% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 38.6% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 14.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 6.5% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 45.1% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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 | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 73.4% | 71.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 79.8% | 74.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 74.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 19.6% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 0% | -16.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill View Gardens was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.3% lower than the Selsdon & Addington Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill View Gardens has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Selsdon & Addington Village and the 310th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mill View Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2022-03-31 | £710,202 |
| 14 Mill View Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2021-06-29 | £815,448 |
| 20 Mill View Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2021-06-09 | £790,280 |
| 22 Mill View Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-04-15 | £762,741 |
| 22 Mill View Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £677,000 | 2021-02-19 | £689,281 |
CR0 5HW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CR0 5HW 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 retired residents living in CR0 5HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,093 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 | 3,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 429 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | 4out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Primary and Nursery School West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | - not rated | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Primary School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 2out of 4 | 197 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | - not rated | 373 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Lloyd Park , Coombe Road CR0 5RD | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton School 205-209 Addiscombe Road , CR0 6SP | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Surprise | The Surprise Inn, 107 Upper Shirley Road | 340 yd | |
| Coach House Cafe | Coombe Wood, Conduit Lane | 427 yd | |
| Renzo And Mauro | 136-138 Wickham Road, Croydon | 485 yd | |
| Abra Kebabra | 150 Wickham Road, Croydon | 523 yd | |
| Luca Mio | 131 Wickham Road, Croydon | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 28 Wickham Road, Croydon | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Fish Bar | 152 Wickham Road, Croydon | 523 yd | |
| Komur Meze Grill | 248 Wickham Road, Croydon | 744 yd | |
| The Spices | 280 Wickham Road, Croydon | 748 yd | |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine | 256 Wickham Road, Croydon | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coloma Convent Girls' School UPPER SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Shirley High School Shirley Church Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| Trinity School (Trinity Sports Club) TRINITY SCHOOL TRINITY SCHOOL ADDISCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson WEST WAY | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Shirley Park Golf Club Ltd ADDISCOMBE ROAD | golf | 896 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.