Orchard Avenue is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7NE 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 Orchard Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7NA, CR0 7UB, CR0 7LS, CR0 7DS, CR0 7DW, CR0 7UR, CR0 7NF, CR0 8UH, CR0 8ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 7NE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 53.9% | 54.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 7NE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 23.3% | 30% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 53.7% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 37.9% | 46.9% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 34% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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 | 20.4% | 13.2% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 40.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 16.9% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 76.8% | 60.3% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 84% | 76.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 76.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.1% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 2.3% | -14.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Avenue was 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% lower than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Orchard Avenue has the 24th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 355th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Orchard Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,205,000 | 2022-05-19 | £1,145,069 |
| 61 Orchard Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2022-04-29 | £866,575 |
| 67A Orchard Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-02-17 | £513,333 |
| 67 Orchard Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2019-08-16 | £725,389 |
| 67A Orchard Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-11-18 | £419,238 |
CR0 7NE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7NE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,102 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 | 3,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Primary and Nursery School West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 604 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park and Elmhurst Schools 204 Upper Elmers End Road , BR3 3HE | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shirley Cafe | 219 Wickham Road, Croydon | 588 yd | |
| Golden Inn | 264 Wickham Road, Croydon | 615 yd | |
| Romeo Of Shirley | 186 Wickham Road, Croydon | 786 yd | |
| Rupees Grill And Restaurant | 184 Wickham Road, Croydon | 786 yd | |
| Two Chicks | 147 Wickham Road, Croydon | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 28 Wickham Road, Croydon | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spices | 280 Wickham Road, Croydon | 615 yd | |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine | 256 Wickham Road, Croydon | 615 yd | |
| Komur Meze Grill | 248 Wickham Road, Croydon | 620 yd | |
| Shirley Fish Bar | 152 Wickham Road, Croydon | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (3386) | Tesco Express Filling Station, 564-566 Wickham Road | 830 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 118-122 Orchard Way, Croydon | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfields PARKFIELDS | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Orchard Park High School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Bethlem Royal Hospital BETHLEM ROYAL HOSPITAL BETHLEM ROYAL HOSPITAL MONKS ORCHARD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,024 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 | 46.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.