Cherry Orchard Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 6FH is located in the Addiscombe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 6FA, CR0 6FD, CR0 6FJ, CR0 6FL, CR0 6FB, CR0 6BQ, CR0 6TE, CR0 6BA, CR0 6TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 6FH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 51.5% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 55.4% | 48.5% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6FH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 63.2% | 58.6% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 29.9% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 46.2% | 57.4% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 40% | 33.2% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 7.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 6FH this area, 3.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 3.6% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 7.3% | -10.6% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 13.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 66.7% | 18.6% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 10.4% | 1% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 12.3% | 17.2% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 14.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 7% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 0.4% | -4.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 42.3% | 50.2% | 7.9% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 45.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 15.8% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.4% | 20.2% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.3% | 45.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.8% | 16.2% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.4% | 12.1% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 19.1% | 11.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 6.8% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 9.1% | 1.2% | 7.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 12.9% | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherry Orchard Road was 120.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% higher than the Addiscombe East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cherry Orchard Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Addiscombe East and the 292nd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 30 Santina Apartments, 45 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2026-01-19 | £251,566 |
| Flat 62 Santina Apartments, 45 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-08-01 | £270,165 |
| Flat 57 Santina Apartments, 45 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-21 | £344,613 |
| Flat 52 Santina Apartments, 45 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-01-08 | £304,883 |
| Flat 29 Santina Apartments, 45 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-03-08 | £274,086 |
CR0 6FH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 263 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 572 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 | 1,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Oval Primary Academy 98 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BA | - not rated | 141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oval Primary School 98 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BA | - not rated | 141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Bedford Park , CR0 2AQ | - not rated | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Bedford Park , CR0 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Sydenham Road , CR0 2EW | - not rated | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,280 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 | 4,302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,045 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 | 654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 4,936 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 | 5,365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Khair Secondary Girls 109-117 Cherry Orchard , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 226 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 230 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Croydon Primary Independent School 46 Leslie Grove , Cherry Orchard Road CR0 6TG | - not rated | 250 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Supreme Education AP CSEP, 32-34 Sydenham Road , CR0 2EF | - not rated | 340 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Span Centre 10 Tavistock Road , CR0 2AL | - not rated | 582 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard | The Orchard Public House, 112 Cherry Orchard Road | 93 yd | |
| Tota Cafe | 129 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon | 214 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd @ Defence And Govt | 1 Ruskin Square, Croydon | 272 yd | |
| Mazala | 142 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon | 356 yd | |
| Zitti / Pizza 2 Night | 120 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oval Tavern | 131 Oval Road, Croydon | 222 yd | |
| Porter & Sorter | The Porter And Sorter Public House, Billinton Hill | 261 yd | |
| The Bedford Tavern | 16 Sydenham Road, Croydon | 281 yd | |
| The Builders Arms | Builders Arms, 65 Leslie Park Road | 447 yd | |
| Boxpark Bar Beatbox | Unit 22 - 26, Boxpark Croydon | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Croydon Charcoal Grill | 85 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon | 214 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 123 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon | 214 yd | |
| China Wok | 140 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon | 356 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | 130 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon | 356 yd | |
| Jamaican Vibes Restaurant | 46 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarket, 18 Addiscombe Road | 372 yd | |
| Croydon International Food Center | 19 - 23 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 402 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group | 6 - 6A Lansdowne Road, Croydon | 437 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Saffron Central Square, Croydon | 623 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express Petrol Filling Station, 100-102 Lower Addiscombe Road | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Oval Primary Academy CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | grass pitches | 140 yd |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 109-117 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | 230 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Croydon) STEPHENSON HOUSE STEPHENSON HOUSE CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Tavr Centre SYDENHAM ROAD | 431 yd | |
| Solutions Health And Fitness Club EMERALD HOUSE EMERALD HOUSE LANSDOWNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 467 yd |
| St. Mary'S Catholic High School WOBURN ROAD | 581 yd | |
| The Gym (London East Croydon) SUFFOLK HOUSE SUFFOLK HOUSE GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| H2O Leisure Club ALTYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 611 yd |
| Croydon College (Closed) Fairfield Fairfield College Road | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Bedford Hall BEDFORD HALL 72-74 BEDFORD HALL 72-74 WELLESLEY ROAD | 658 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 253.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 219.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.