Gladeside is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7RW 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 Gladeside, Croydon, CR0 7RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7BL, CR0 7RJ, CR0 7RG, CR0 7RX, CR0 7RU, CR0 7SQ, CR0 7RP, CR0 7RH, CR0 7SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 7RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.4% | 34.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 45.7% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 52.4% | 47.4% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.2% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 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 | 18.6% | 19.6% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 12% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 35.4% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 75.4% | 59.6% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 81.1% | 73% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| 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 | 80.5% | 73% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 24.4% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 1.1% | -11.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gladeside was 126.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% higher than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gladeside has the 9th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 278th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.7%.

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 Gladeside, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £511,500 | 2023-02-21 | £479,048 |
| 73 Gladeside, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-03-26 | £451,544 |
| 77 Gladeside, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-07-23 | £445,084 |
| 91 Gladeside, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2018-10-05 | £542,372 |
| 81 Gladeside, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-02-16 | £464,447 |
CR0 7RW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7RW 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,590 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 | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 2out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands Oakley Road , South Norwood SE25 4XG | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Becket Close , Birchanger Road SE25 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,306 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,688 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 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,634 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 168 yd | |
| The Amber Fort | 166A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywood Kebab House | 15 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 173 yd | |
| Bywood Fish Bar | 16 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 230 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Bite | 51 Shirley Road, Croydon | 1,075 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 51A Shirley Road, Croydon | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 230 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 118-122 Orchard Way, Croydon | 865 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 - 41 Shirley Road, Croydon | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| World Of Golf (Croydon) LONG LANE | golf | 498 yd |
| Monks Orchard Primary School THE GLADE | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| The Longheath Centre 49A 49A LONGHEATH GARDENS | 542 yd | |
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Croydon Sports Arena CROYDON SPORTS ARENA CROYDON SPORTS ARENA ALBERT ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Orchard Park High School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| Ashburton Park ASHBURTON PARK ASHBURTON PARK LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 328 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.