Orchard Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7NP 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 Way, Croydon, CR0 7NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7NB, CR0 7QA, CR0 7NG, CR0 7NL, CR0 7NT, CR0 7QG, CR0 7PA, CR0 7NH, CR0 7PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 7NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 46% | 52.9% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 54% | 47.1% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 7NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 27.4% | 32.5% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 53.3% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 49.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.3% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10.3% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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 | 19% | 15.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 38.1% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.2% 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 | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 67.8% | 48.2% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -33.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 76.2% | 74.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 8.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 74.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 22.5% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 1.6% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Way was 76.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% higher than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Way has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 540th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Orchard Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-04-01 | £694,030 |
| 43 Orchard Way, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £59,400 | 2020-07-03 | £59,852 |
| Flat 4 Forelle House, 43 Orchard Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-09-13 | £394,806 |
| Flat 2 Forelle House, 43 Orchard Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-08-30 | £379,845 |
| Flat 3 Pearmain Court, 41 Orchard Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-07-17 | £369,169 |
CR0 7NP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,140 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 | 3,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,256 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 | 197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 2out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,242 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,177 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 | 1,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | 4out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, 518-522 Wickham Road | 972 yd | |
| La Terrazza | 572 Wickham Road, Croydon | 972 yd | |
| Helvadere | 580-582 Wickham Road, Croydon | 972 yd | |
| The Shirley Cafe | 219 Wickham Road, Croydon | 991 yd | |
| Golden Inn | 264 Wickham Road, Croydon | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spices | 280 Wickham Road, Croydon | 1,021 yd | |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine | 256 Wickham Road, Croydon | 1,021 yd | |
| Komur Meze Grill | 248 Wickham Road, Croydon | 1,026 yd | |
| Bywood Kebab House | 15 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 118-122 Orchard Way, Croydon | 441 yd | |
| Tesco (3386) | Tesco Express Filling Station, 564-566 Wickham Road | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 108 yd |
| Orchard Park High School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Parkfields PARKFIELDS | grass pitches | 498 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 | 920 yd |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.