Woodmere Gardens is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7PL 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 Woodmere Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7PF, CR0 7PH, CR0 7PX, CR0 8YU, CR0 8XX, CR0 7HW, CR0 8XU, CR0 8YS, CR0 7PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 7PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.4% | 53.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 7PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 21.8% | 27.4% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 52.3% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 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 | 38.7% | 40.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 40.4% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 20.8% | 15.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 6.2% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 40.9% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 11.1% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 73.6% | 60.4% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 71.2% 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 | 80.8% | 71.2% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 71.4% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 24.8% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 1.2% | -16.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.5% | 37.2% | -19.7% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodmere Gardens was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% lower than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Woodmere Gardens has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 354th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Woodmere Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-03-07 | £471,082 |
| 13B Woodmere Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-12-05 | £596,221 |
| 13B Woodmere Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2016-03-08 | £515,896 |
| 8 Woodmere Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2012-05-18 | £749,804 |
| 19 Woodmere Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2011-07-14 | £692,170 |
CR0 7PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,438 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 | 3,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,675 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 | 898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary Long Lane , CR0 7AR | - not rated | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Junior School Long Lane , CR0 7AR | - not rated | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Infant School Long Lane , CR0 7AR | - not rated | 966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Community School Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 824 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 1,508 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 | 2,776 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 3,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park and Elmhurst Schools 204 Upper Elmers End Road , BR3 3HE | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Preparatory School 20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywood Deli | 17 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 768 yd | |
| The Shirley Cafe | 219 Wickham Road, Croydon | 929 yd | |
| Two Chicks | 147 Wickham Road, Croydon | 940 yd | |
| Q Cafe | 145 Wickham Road, Croydon | 940 yd | |
| Angulina | 133 Wickham Road, Croydon | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 28 Wickham Road, Croydon | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Chicken Bite | 51 Shirley Road, Croydon | 768 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 51A Shirley Road, Croydon | 768 yd | |
| Bywood Kebab House | 15 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 772 yd | |
| Bywood Fish Bar | 16 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 799 yd | |
| Dans Garden Takeaway | 58 Shirley Road, Croydon | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 23 - 41 Shirley Road, Croydon | 764 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 799 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 118-122 Orchard Way, Croydon | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| World Of Golf (Croydon) LONG LANE | golf | 1,030 yd |
| Orchard Park High School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Ashburton Park ASHBURTON PARK ASHBURTON PARK LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,072 yd |
| The Longheath Centre 49A 49A LONGHEATH GARDENS | 1,087 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 | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.