Academy Gardens is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 6QJ is located in the Addiscombe East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Academy Gardens, Croydon, CR0 6QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 6QT, CR0 6QN, CR0 6PX, CR0 6QS, CR0 6PW, CR0 6PG, CR0 6QL, CR0 6PZ, CR0 6QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 6QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.4% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.6% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 46.5% | 49.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 34.1% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 44.7% | 47.2% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 22.5% | 21.3% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 12.4% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 7.9% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 36.1% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 9.1% | 5.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43% 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 | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 11% | 13.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.1% | 11.6% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 10.6% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.9% | 1.2% | -4.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 40.9% | 43% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -38.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 53.2% 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 | 63.3% | 53.2% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 13.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 9.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 9.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.6% | 53.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 27.2% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 4% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 18.1% | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Academy Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Addiscombe East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Academy Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-09-23 | £226,181 |
| 84 Academy Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,500 | 2013-09-04 | £247,904 |
| 62 Academy Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2007-01-19 | £234,400 |
| 84 Academy Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,750 | 2006-04-21 | £239,903 |
| 76 Academy Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2005-11-11 | £213,811 |
CR0 6QJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6QJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 491 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 | 1,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wood School & Nursery Dartnell Road , CR0 6JA | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davidson Primary School Dartnell Road , CR0 6JA | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davidson Infant School Dartnell Road , Addiscombe CR0 6JA | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davidson Junior School Dartnell Road , CR0 6JA | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Morland Road , CR0 6NF | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Technical High School for Boys Davidson Road , CR0 6DD | - not rated | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Community School Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,274 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 | 5,024 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 | 1,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 4,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton School 205-209 Addiscombe Road , CR0 6SP | - not rated | 512 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair Secondary Girls 109-117 Cherry Orchard , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Croydon Primary Independent School 46 Leslie Grove , Cherry Orchard Road CR0 6TG | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Davinci | 227 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 273 yd | |
| Croydon Cafe | 117 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 275 yd | |
| Baileys Cafe | 50 Hastings Road, Croydon | 309 yd | |
| Welcome Friends | 4 Bingham Corner, Lower Addiscombe Road | 319 yd | |
| J & D Kebab | 107 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claret & Ale | 5 Bingham Corner, Lower Addiscombe Road | 319 yd | |
| Alma Tavern | The Alma Tavern, 129 Lower Addiscombe Road | 327 yd | |
| The Builders Arms | Builders Arms, 65 Leslie Park Road | 632 yd | |
| The Cricketers | 107 Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 704 yd | |
| The Oval Tavern | 131 Oval Road, Croydon | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossie's Fish Bar | 189 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 206 yd | |
| Papadom | 197 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 206 yd | |
| Brothers Kebab | 207 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 273 yd | |
| Mama's Pizza & Pasta | 105 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 327 yd | |
| Schwagel Ltd | 109 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express Petrol Filling Station, 100-102 Lower Addiscombe Road | 375 yd | |
| Freshco | 243-245 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 403 yd | |
| Morland Road Londis Store | Shop, 195 - 197 Morland Road | 515 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 311-313 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 672 yd | |
| Croydon International Food Center | 19 - 23 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addiscombe Recreation Ground ADDISCOMBE RECREATION GROUND ADDISCOMBE RECREATION GROUND BINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Sir Philip Game Youth Centre MORLAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Davidson Primary Academy DARTNELL ROAD | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 109-117 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | 867 yd | |
| Ark Oval Primary Academy CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Croydon) STEPHENSON HOUSE STEPHENSON HOUSE CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 85.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.