Shirley Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7ER 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 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 7ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7EP, CR0 7EW, CR0 7EU, CR0 7DQ, CR0 7EQ, CR0 7ES, CR0 7EH, CR0 7ET, CR0 7EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 7ER, 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 7ER, 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 Shirley Road was 101.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% higher than the Addiscombe East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Shirley Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Shirley Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-06-28 | £435,158 |
| 49B Shirley Road, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2019-10-29 | £2,057,778 |
| 49B Shirley Road, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £726,000 | 2015-08-27 | £862,999 |
| 5 Shirley Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2007-05-18 | £510,400 |
| 15 Shirley Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2004-02-12 | £467,225 |
| 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 | 1,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,543 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 | 2,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Primary School Morland Road , CR0 6NF | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Becket Close , Birchanger Road SE25 5BN | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wood School & Nursery Dartnell Road , CR0 6JA | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Fitzroy Academy 80 Brampton Road , CR0 6JN | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands Oakley Road , South Norwood SE25 4XG | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,952 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 | 2,249 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,618 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 | 125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair Secondary Girls 109-117 Cherry Orchard , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 309 yd | |
| Zafran | 349 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 413 yd | |
| Top Star Cafe | 272 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 445 yd | |
| The Fish House | 297 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 535 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 319 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claret & Ale | 5 Bingham Corner, Lower Addiscombe Road | 837 yd | |
| The Joiners Arms | 50-52 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Chicken Bite | 51 Shirley Road, Croydon | 28 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 51A Shirley Road, Croydon | 28 yd | |
| Dans Garden Takeaway | 58 Shirley Road, Croydon | 109 yd | |
| Happy Dolphin | 66 Shirley Road, Croydon | 109 yd | |
| Pizza City And Shirley Best Kebab | 60 Shirley Road, Croydon | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 23 - 41 Shirley Road, Croydon | 31 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 311-313 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 535 yd | |
| Freshco | 243-245 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 757 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 47 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| Ashburton Park ASHBURTON PARK ASHBURTON PARK LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD | tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Shirley Park Golf Club Ltd ADDISCOMBE ROAD | golf | 765 yd |
| Addiscombe Recreation Ground ADDISCOMBE RECREATION GROUND ADDISCOMBE RECREATION GROUND BINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 775 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 | 878 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| 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 | 66 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.