Shirley Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7EQ 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 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 7EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7ES, CR0 7EH, CR0 7JE, CR0 7ER, CR0 7JG, CR0 7EN, CR0 7EU, CR0 7JP, CR0 7EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 7EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.8% | 49.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 7EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 37.2% | 42.8% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 42.8% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 47% | 51.9% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 31.6% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 15.5% | 22.2% | 6.7% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 8.7% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 35.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.1% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 3% | 7% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.6% | 15% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 14.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 64.6% | 48.1% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -33.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 75.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 75.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 75.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 20.4% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 0.7% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shirley Road was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Addiscombe East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shirley Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Addiscombe East and the 306th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Shirley Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-01-03 | £429,167 |
| 88 Shirley Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-11-07 | £533,355 |
| 88 Shirley Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-01-11 | £351,517 |
| 94 Shirley Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,010 | 2021-09-15 | £597,061 |
| 82 Shirley Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-12-14 | £551,971 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,732 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 | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary Long Lane , CR0 7AR | - not rated | 873 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Junior School Long Lane , CR0 7AR | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Infant School Long Lane , CR0 7AR | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Morland Road , CR0 6NF | - not rated | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Morland Road , CR0 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 314 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Community School Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 2out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,490 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Further education | 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 | 675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton School 205-209 Addiscombe Road , CR0 6SP | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair Secondary Girls 109-117 Cherry Orchard , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 1,972 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 | 395 yd | |
| Zafran | 349 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 460 yd | |
| Top Star Cafe | 272 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 468 yd | |
| The Fish House | 297 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 550 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 319 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claret & Ale | 5 Bingham Corner, Lower Addiscombe Road | 785 yd | |
| The Joiners Arms | 50-52 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 975 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 28 Wickham Road, Croydon | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Chicken Bite | 51 Shirley Road, Croydon | 172 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 51A Shirley Road, Croydon | 172 yd | |
| Dans Garden Takeaway | 58 Shirley Road, Croydon | 233 yd | |
| Happy Dolphin | 66 Shirley Road, Croydon | 233 yd | |
| Pizza City And Shirley Best Kebab | 60 Shirley Road, Croydon | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 23 - 41 Shirley Road, Croydon | 172 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 311-313 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 550 yd | |
| Freshco | 243-245 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 724 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 47 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Shirley Park Golf Club Ltd ADDISCOMBE ROAD | golf | 605 yd |
| Addiscombe Recreation Ground ADDISCOMBE RECREATION GROUND ADDISCOMBE RECREATION GROUND BINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Ashburton Park ASHBURTON PARK ASHBURTON PARK LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD | tennis courts | 669 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 | 728 yd |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 898 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.