Lorne Gardens is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7RZ 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 Lorne Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7RY, CR0 7RT, CR0 7RQ, CR0 7QH, CR0 7RF, CR0 7SZ, CR0 7RP, CR0 7SD, CR0 7PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 7RZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 49.2% | 47.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 7RZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 23.5% | 30.2% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 59.6% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 59.4% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 30.1% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 14.7% | 15.4% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 10.2% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 34.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77.6% | 67.4% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 88.8% | 81% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 80.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 0.9% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lorne Gardens was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% lower than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lorne Gardens has the 15th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 246th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Lorne Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-11-28 | £705,309 |
| 39 Lorne Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-11-03 | £594,475 |
| 65 Lorne Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-02-11 | £539,420 |
| 51A Lorne Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-03-12 | £492,230 |
| 41 Lorne Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2021-01-28 | £570,777 |
CR0 7RZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | 1,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,777 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 | 3,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,679 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 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands Oakley Road , South Norwood SE25 4XG | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 2,068 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 | 2,640 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,859 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 | 1,127 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 | 1,583 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Free schools alternative provision | 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 | 460 yd | |
| The Amber Fort | 166A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 976 yd | |
| Sal's Cafe | 303 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywood Kebab House | 15 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 468 yd | |
| Bywood Fish Bar | 16 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 550 yd | |
| Auntie May Take Away | 305 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 1,085 yd | |
| British Fried Chicken | 295 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 550 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 118-122 Orchard Way, Croydon | 579 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 164A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Monks Orchard Primary School THE GLADE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Orchard Park High School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| World Of Golf (Croydon) LONG LANE | golf | 819 yd |
| The Longheath Centre 49A 49A LONGHEATH GARDENS | 855 yd | |
| Parkfields PARKFIELDS | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.