The Glade is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7QJ 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 7QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7XP, CR0 7QD, CR0 7PR, CR0 7QN, CR0 7WA, CR0 7LY, CR0 7UA, CR0 7PQ, CR0 7XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 7QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 7QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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% | 29.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 54.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 4% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 10.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 40.3% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 43.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 12.3% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 24% | 17.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 10.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 9% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 40.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.5% 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% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 12.3% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 72.8% | 57.5% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -23.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 82.9% | 74.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 9.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 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 | 78.8% | 74% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 21.1% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 1.1% | -17.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Glade was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Glade has the 18th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 507th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-04-06 | £556,498 |
| 57 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-09-30 | £647,865 |
| 69 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2010-12-08 | £703,883 |
| 51 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2006-03-27 | £533,775 |
| 53 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2004-11-12 | £596,819 |
CR0 7QJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
CR0 7QJ 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 7QJ 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 | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,995 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 | 3,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,940 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 | 512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 2out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands Oakley Road , South Norwood SE25 4XG | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 615 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,890 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,065 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 | 1,344 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 | 1,653 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,788 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 | 693 yd | |
| The Amber Fort | 166A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 884 yd | |
| Sal's Cafe | 303 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywood Kebab House | 15 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 701 yd | |
| Bywood Fish Bar | 16 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 790 yd | |
| Auntie May Take Away | 305 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 983 yd | |
| British Fried Chicken | 295 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 118-122 Orchard Way, Croydon | 348 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 790 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 164A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Orchard Park High School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Monks Orchard Primary School THE GLADE | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Parkfields PARKFIELDS | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| World Of Golf (Croydon) LONG LANE | golf | 1,053 yd |
| The Longheath Centre 49A 49A LONGHEATH GARDENS | 1,083 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.