The Glade is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 7UG 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 7UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 7UP, CR0 7TJ, CR0 7UQ, CR0 7TG, CR0 7UJ, CR0 7TA, CR0 7UF, CR0 7UN, CR0 7SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 7UG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% | 55.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 41.2% | 44.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR0 7UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.3% | 52.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 33.1% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 40.9% | 39.7% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 38.8% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 25% | 23.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 11.1% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 13% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 28.5% | 17.3% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.5% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 15.9% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 14.9% |
| Other Black | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 68.1% | 49.5% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -31.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 88.7% | 79.9% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 80.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 0.6% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Glade was 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% higher than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Glade has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 463rd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £486,000 | 2024-06-28 | £491,317 |
| 192 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £497,000 | 2021-04-21 | £515,987 |
| 206 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-07-24 | £431,973 |
| 196 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-06-04 | £441,577 |
| 200 The Glade, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-06-30 | £420,000 |
CR0 7UG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 1,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,057 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 | 3,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 5,283 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 | 134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 3out of 4 | 134 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Malling Close , Stockbury Road CR0 7YD | - not rated | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Eden Park Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Community School Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,285 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 5,012 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 | 642 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park and Elmhurst Schools 204 Upper Elmers End Road , BR3 3HE | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,285 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 | 443 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Stores Ltd, Croydon Road | 576 yd | |
| The Amber Fort | 166A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 835 yd | |
| Hazelnut Fleur | 124 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 895 yd | |
| The King And I | 41 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elm Tree | 116 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 890 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 956 yd | |
| Beckenham Rugby Football Club | Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywood Kebab House | 15 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 441 yd | |
| Bywood Fish Bar | 16 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 457 yd | |
| Baristo Ltd | Elmers End Railway Station, Elmers End Road | 741 yd | |
| Metro Kebab | 51 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 757 yd | |
| Yolkin Ltd | 49 Croydon Road, Beckenham | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 457 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Croydon Road | 576 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 164A Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham | 859 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 118-122 Orchard Way, Croydon | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monks Orchard Primary School THE GLADE | grass pitches | 131 yd |
| The Longheath Centre 49A 49A LONGHEATH GARDENS | 418 yd | |
| World Of Golf (Croydon) LONG LANE | golf | 450 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Beckenham) ELMERS END ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 802 yd |
| Croydon Sports Arena CROYDON SPORTS ARENA CROYDON SPORTS ARENA ALBERT ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Beckenham) STANHOPE GROVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 981 yd |
| Beckenham Rugby Football Club BALMORAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Stanhope Recreation Ground (Eden Park) STANHOPE GROVE | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.