The Rosery is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7SQ 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 Rosery, Croydon, CR0 7SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7RA, CR0 7RB, CR0 7BL, CR0 7RW, CR0 7RJ, CR0 7RR, CR0 7RH, CR0 7RX, CR0 7RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 7SQ 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 The Rosery was 107.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% higher than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Rosery has the 12th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 342nd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 The Rosery, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-08-07 | £519,743 |
| 6 The Rosery, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-03-27 | £377,847 |
| 32 The Rosery, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-03-14 | £522,174 |
| 5 The Rosery, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-07-29 | £561,232 |
| 12 The Rosery, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2018-01-31 | £500,819 |
CR0 7SQ 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 7SQ 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 | 2,627 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 | 2,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monks Orchard School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | - not rated | 493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Malling Close , Stockbury Road CR0 7YD | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary Long Lane , CR0 7AR | - not rated | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Junior School Long Lane , CR0 7AR | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | 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 | 2out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Community School Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 995 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,202 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 | 2,301 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 4,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Preparatory School 20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park and Elmhurst Schools 204 Upper Elmers End Road , BR3 3HE | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywood Fish Bar | 16 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 95 yd | |
| Bywood Kebab House | 15 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 100 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Bite | 51 Shirley Road, Croydon | 1,074 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 51A Shirley Road, Croydon | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 95 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 118-122 Orchard Way, Croydon | 984 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 - 41 Shirley Road, Croydon | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| World Of Golf (Croydon) LONG LANE | golf | 355 yd |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| The Longheath Centre 49A 49A LONGHEATH GARDENS | 403 yd | |
| Monks Orchard Primary School THE GLADE | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Croydon Sports Arena CROYDON SPORTS ARENA CROYDON SPORTS ARENA ALBERT ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Ashburton Park ASHBURTON PARK ASHBURTON PARK LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,007 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.