Tower View is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7PY 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 Tower View, Croydon, CR0 7PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7PZ, CR0 7PW, CR0 7PU, CR0 7PG, CR0 7UR, CR0 7NL, CR0 7PB, CR0 7PJ, CR0 7PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 7PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 7PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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 | 26.1% | 26.8% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 58.3% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 46.1% | 48.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.6% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 | 19.3% | 20% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 13.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 16.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 32.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 8.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 77.9% | 66.9% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 87% | 80% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.7% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 79.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 1% | -12.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower View was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tower View has the 18th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Tower View, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-12-19 | £478,283 |
| 7 Tower View, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-06-06 | £519,265 |
| 43 Tower View, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-03-21 | £571,905 |
| 23 Tower View, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2025-02-17 | £647,294 |
| 55 Tower View, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £578,000 | 2025-01-17 | £566,354 |
CR0 7PY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,942 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 | 3,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,168 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 | 412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 555 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Community School Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,207 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 3,735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,964 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 | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park and Elmhurst Schools 204 Upper Elmers End Road , BR3 3HE | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Preparatory School 20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 794 yd | |
| Golden Inn | 264 Wickham Road, Croydon | 834 yd | |
| Two Chicks | 147 Wickham Road, Croydon | 933 yd | |
| Q Cafe | 145 Wickham Road, Croydon | 933 yd | |
| Angulina | 133 Wickham Road, Croydon | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spices | 280 Wickham Road, Croydon | 834 yd | |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine | 256 Wickham Road, Croydon | 834 yd | |
| Komur Meze Grill | 248 Wickham Road, Croydon | 838 yd | |
| Bywood Kebab House | 15 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 967 yd | |
| Shirley Fish Bar | 152 Wickham Road, Croydon | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 118-122 Orchard Way, Croydon | 669 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Orchard Park High School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Parkfields PARKFIELDS | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 803 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 | 42.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 57.6% |
| Median download speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 27.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 27.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.