The Glade is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7QD 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 The Glade, Croydon, CR0 7QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7QJ, CR0 7QN, CR0 7XB, CR0 7XD, CR0 7XJ, CR0 7XH, CR0 7UA, CR0 7XP, CR0 7XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 7QD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 47.5% | 52.5% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 47.5% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 34.6% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 50.9% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 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 | 48.8% | 49.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 34.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.4% | 18.2% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.7% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 15.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 32.6% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.6% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 10% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 69.1% | 52.6% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -28.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 73.9% 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 | 78.8% | 73.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 11.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 74.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 1.2% | -17.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Glade was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Glade has the 17th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 228th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-09-16 | £466,419 |
| 22 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-02-24 | £455,952 |
| 58 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,750 | 2023-02-14 | £464,672 |
| 58A The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2022-09-21 | £437,724 |
| 52A The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-02-02 | £415,448 |
CR0 7QD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,152 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 | 3,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,079 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 | 414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | - not rated | 1,063 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 | 491 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Eden Park Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Community School Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,503 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 | 3,010 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 4,231 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 | 982 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Preparatory School 20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 673 yd | |
| The Amber Fort | 166A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 789 yd | |
| Sal's Cafe | 303 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywood Kebab House | 15 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 681 yd | |
| Bywood Fish Bar | 16 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 774 yd | |
| Auntie May Take Away | 305 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 889 yd | |
| British Fried Chicken | 295 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 118-122 Orchard Way, Croydon | 292 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 774 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 164A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Orchard Park High School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Monks Orchard Primary School THE GLADE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Parkfields PARKFIELDS | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| World Of Golf (Croydon) LONG LANE | golf | 1,029 yd |
| The Longheath Centre 49A 49A LONGHEATH GARDENS | 1,054 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.