Long Lane is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7AL is located in the Addiscombe East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Long Lane, Croydon, CR0 7AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 4SU, CR0 7AJ, CR0 7BG, CR0 7AN, CR0 7BA, CR0 7AW, CR0 7BJ, CR0 7AU, CR0 7AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 7AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 47.8% | 52% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 7AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 45.6% | 43.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 39.7% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 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 | 44.1% | 49.7% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 32.7% | -11.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 13.3% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.8% | 14.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 11.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 17.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 35.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.2% 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 | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 9.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 21.1% | 15.8% | -5.3% | 1.0% | 14.8% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 52.8% | 38.2% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -43.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 77.2% | 69.2% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 70.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 22.4% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 0.9% | -14.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 101.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% higher than the Addiscombe East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Long Lane has the 41st highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Addiscombe East and the 389th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Fire Station Cottages Long Lane, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2021-06-29 | £356,295 |
| 7 Fire Station Cottages Long Lane, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-03-10 | £328,302 |
| 9 Fire Station Cottages Long Lane, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-09-29 | £352,273 |
| 7 Fire Station Cottages Long Lane, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2012-12-17 | £310,544 |
| 6 Fire Station Cottages Long Lane, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2008-11-28 | £342,616 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Becket Close , Birchanger Road SE25 5BN | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Morland Road , CR0 6NF | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands Oakley Road , South Norwood SE25 4XG | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 2out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wood School & Nursery Dartnell Road , CR0 6JA | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vujon | 360 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 494 yd | |
| Zafran | 349 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 611 yd | |
| Woodside Cafe Kopaczko | 35 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 646 yd | |
| Top Star Cafe | 272 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 679 yd | |
| Chilli & Spice | 25 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joiners Arms | 50-52 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 637 yd | |
| The Portland Arms | 152 Portland Road, South Norwood | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dans Garden Takeaway | 58 Shirley Road, Croydon | 492 yd | |
| Happy Dolphin | 66 Shirley Road, Croydon | 492 yd | |
| Pizza City And Shirley Best Kebab | 60 Shirley Road, Croydon | 492 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Bite | 51 Shirley Road, Croydon | 538 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 51A Shirley Road, Croydon | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 23 - 41 Shirley Road, Croydon | 539 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 47 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 646 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 311-313 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 745 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 777 yd | |
| Freshco | 243-245 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Park ASHBURTON PARK ASHBURTON PARK LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD | tennis courts | 251 yd |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| World Of Golf (Croydon) LONG LANE | golf | 762 yd |
| The Longheath Centre 49A 49A LONGHEATH GARDENS | 815 yd | |
| Croydon Sports Arena CROYDON SPORTS ARENA CROYDON SPORTS ARENA ALBERT ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 890 yd |
| South Norwood Leisure Centre PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 992 yd |
| South Norwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Portland Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,004 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.