Whitethorn Gardens is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7LL 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 Whitethorn Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7LH, CR0 7LG, CR0 7JY, CR0 7JU, CR0 7LF, CR0 7JZ, CR0 7JR, CR0 7JN, CR0 7LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 7LL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.3% | 50% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50% | -2.7% | 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 vicinity of CR0 7LL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.6% | 26.7% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 60.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 46.3% | 40.4% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 44.3% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 10.7% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around CR0 7LL this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 3.8% | -11.3% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 51.5% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.7% 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 | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 11.4% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 14.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 63.4% | 49.7% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -31.7% |
| Other | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 74.8% | 66.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 66.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 28.5% | 27.5% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 1.6% | -23.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitethorn Gardens was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Addiscombe East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitethorn Gardens has the 20th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Addiscombe East and the 373rd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Whitethorn Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2024-03-01 | £708,278 |
| 10 Whitethorn Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2023-04-25 | £674,841 |
| 22 Whitethorn Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2014-10-09 | £680,149 |
| 6 Whitethorn Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2014-02-19 | £770,942 |
| 14 Whitethorn Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2013-06-21 | £744,350 |
CR0 7LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR0 7LL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,057 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 | 2,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,232 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 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wood School & Nursery Dartnell Road , CR0 6JA | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Becket Close , Birchanger Road SE25 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Fitzroy Academy 80 Brampton Road , CR0 6JN | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 763 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 | 540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair Secondary Girls 109-117 Cherry Orchard , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Halfway Hut At Shirley Park Golf Club | Shirley Park Golf Club, Addiscombe Road | 279 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cuisine (Shirley Park) | Shirley Park Golf Club, Addiscombe Road | 279 yd | |
| Top Star Cafe | 272 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 744 yd | |
| FILTR By Coromandel Coast | 285 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 750 yd | |
| The Tram Stop Cafe | 231 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claret & Ale | 5 Bingham Corner, Lower Addiscombe Road | 776 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 28 Wickham Road, Croydon | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Chicken Bite | 51 Shirley Road, Croydon | 661 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 51A Shirley Road, Croydon | 661 yd | |
| Dans Garden Takeaway | 58 Shirley Road, Croydon | 699 yd | |
| Happy Dolphin | 66 Shirley Road, Croydon | 699 yd | |
| Pizza City And Shirley Best Kebab | 60 Shirley Road, Croydon | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 23 - 41 Shirley Road, Croydon | 661 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 311-313 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 784 yd | |
| Freshco | 243-245 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Park Golf Club Ltd ADDISCOMBE ROAD | golf | 202 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 | 405 yd |
| Addiscombe Recreation Ground ADDISCOMBE RECREATION GROUND ADDISCOMBE RECREATION GROUND BINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 451 yd |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Trinity School (Sandilands Playing Fields) SANDILANDS | grass pitches | 911 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 | 36 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.