Stroud Green Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7BF is located in the Shirley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stroud Green Way, Croydon, CR0 7BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7BB, CR0 7AP, CR0 7YL, CR0 7BX, CR0 7BW, CR0 7YE, CR0 7YG, CR0 7YB, CR0 7BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 7BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 55.3% | 55.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 44.7% | 44.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 7BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 48.2% | 54.4% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 30.3% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 43.4% | 43.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 34.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 22.9% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 34.3% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% 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 | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 13.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 11.2% | 5.0% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 6.5% | 1.3% | -5.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 54.8% | 43.6% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -37.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 75.6% | 70.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 70.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 21.1% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 1.3% | -16.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stroud Green Way was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stroud Green Way has the 21st lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 299th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Stroud Green Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-09-21 | £390,219 |
| 97 Stroud Green Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2007-10-08 | £415,492 |
| 59 Stroud Green Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2007-02-27 | £533,443 |
| 77 Stroud Green Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1997-03-07 | £399,259 |
| 73 Stroud Green Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £28,000 | 1995-04-19 | £169,098 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 7BF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,334 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 | 2,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate Primary School Malling Close , Stockbury Road CR0 7YD | - not rated | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary Long Lane , CR0 7AR | - not rated | 383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Junior School Long Lane , CR0 7AR | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Infant School Long Lane , CR0 7AR | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryelands Primary School Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Community School Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,036 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 4,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Preparatory School 20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park and Elmhurst Schools 204 Upper Elmers End Road , BR3 3HE | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge To School Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX | - not rated | 1,990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywood Deli | 17 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 415 yd | |
| The Gold Coast Bar & Restaurant | The Gold Coast, 224 Portland Road | 899 yd | |
| Star Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 216 Portland Road, South Norwood | 899 yd | |
| Vujon | 360 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 940 yd | |
| Woodside Cafe Kopaczko | 35 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joiners Arms | 50-52 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 1,025 yd | |
| The Portland Arms | 152 Portland Road, South Norwood | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywood Fish Bar | 16 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 327 yd | |
| Bywood Kebab House | 15 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 410 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 277 Portland Road, South Norwood | 810 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Bite | 51 Shirley Road, Croydon | 882 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 51A Shirley Road, Croydon | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 327 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 - 41 Shirley Road, Croydon | 880 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 47 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| World Of Golf (Croydon) LONG LANE | golf | 335 yd |
| The Longheath Centre 49A 49A LONGHEATH GARDENS | 395 yd | |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Croydon Sports Arena CROYDON SPORTS ARENA CROYDON SPORTS ARENA ALBERT ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Ashburton Park ASHBURTON PARK ASHBURTON PARK LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD | tennis courts | 699 yd |
| Monks Orchard Primary School THE GLADE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| South Norwood Leisure Centre PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,027 yd |
| South Norwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Portland Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.