Orchard Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7NQ 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 7NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7LZ, CR0 7NJ, CR0 7NU, CR0 7UA, CR0 7NH, CR0 7QB, CR0 7NS, CR0 7AH, CR0 7NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 7NQ, 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 7NQ 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 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% lower than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Way has the 21st highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 476th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Orchard Way, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-12-05 | £585,652 |
| 49 Orchard Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2021-12-03 | £586,825 |
| 57 Orchard Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-08-20 | £496,888 |
| 97 Orchard Way, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2017-09-07 | £492,552 |
| 65 Orchard Way, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2017-02-03 | £569,230 |
CR0 7NQ 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 | 2,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,339 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 | 3,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,331 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 | 203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 240 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Eden Park Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BP | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,265 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 4,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park and Elmhurst Schools 204 Upper Elmers End Road , BR3 3HE | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Preparatory School 20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 1,640 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 Amber Fort | 166A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 825 yd | |
| Sal's Cafe | 303 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 906 yd | |
| Bywood Deli | 17 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie May Take Away | 305 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 906 yd | |
| British Fried Chicken | 295 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 906 yd | |
| Bywood Kebab House | 15 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 936 yd | |
| Bywood Fish Bar | 16 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 118-122 Orchard Way, Croydon | 171 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 164A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 861 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Orchard Park High School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Parkfields PARKFIELDS | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Monks Orchard Primary School THE GLADE | grass pitches | 970 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 | 984 yd |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 87.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 12.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 12.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 12.9% |
| Median download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.