Ash Tree Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7SJ 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 Ash Tree Way, Croydon, CR0 7SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7RD, CR0 7SR, CR0 7SH, CR0 7SU, CR0 7SW, CR0 7SL, CR0 7SG, BR3 3SA, CR0 7SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 7SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 35.5% | 41% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 46.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) 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 | 54.2% | 54.5% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 13.3% | 11.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 19.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 36.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.5% 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 | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 9.9% | 7.1% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| White | 60.3% | 52.5% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -28.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 82.8% | 75.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 74.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 20.6% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 0% | -13.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Tree Way was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ash Tree Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 68th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Ash Tree Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-02-14 | £586,134 |
| 64 Ash Tree Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-09-09 | £541,245 |
| 62 Ash Tree Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-02-19 | £510,238 |
| 60 Ash Tree Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2019-06-14 | £561,111 |
| 56 Ash Tree Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2015-05-29 | £526,328 |
CR0 7SJ 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.
CR0 7SJ 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,132 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 | 3,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,696 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 | 149 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands Oakley Road , South Norwood SE25 4XG | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Becket Close , Birchanger Road SE25 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 763 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,543 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,233 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 | 1,525 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 | 2,072 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,543 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 | 490 yd | |
| The Amber Fort | 166A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 547 yd | |
| Sal's Cafe | 303 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 656 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Stores Ltd, Croydon Road | 846 yd | |
| The King And I | 41 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckenham Rugby Football Club | Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham | 977 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | Stanhope Grove, Beckenham | 1,049 yd | |
| The Elm Tree | 116 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywood Kebab House | 15 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 495 yd | |
| Bywood Fish Bar | 16 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 576 yd | |
| Auntie May Take Away | 305 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 656 yd | |
| British Fried Chicken | 295 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 656 yd | |
| Yolkin Ltd | 49 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 576 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 164A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 582 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 118-122 Orchard Way, Croydon | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Croydon Road | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monks Orchard Primary School THE GLADE | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| The Longheath Centre 49A 49A LONGHEATH GARDENS | 735 yd | |
| World Of Golf (Croydon) LONG LANE | golf | 739 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Beckenham) STANHOPE GROVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Orchard Park High School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Stanhope Recreation Ground (Eden Park) STANHOPE GROVE | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Beckenham Rugby Football Club BALMORAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.