Lime Tree Grove is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 8AW is located in the Shirley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lime Tree Grove, Croydon, CR0 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 8AZ, CR0 8QR, CR0 8PS, CR0 8HL, CR0 8HH, CR0 8QX, CR0 8AY, CR0 8QP, CR0 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 8AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 52.2% | 52.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 8AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 25.8% | 34.4% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 54.8% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 47.8% | 48.3% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11.8% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 10.2% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 20.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16.6% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 35.6% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 8% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 83.8% | 68.4% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 90.9% | 82.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 83.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.9% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Tree Grove was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Shirley South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lime Tree Grove has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shirley South and the 36th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Lime Tree Grove, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-08-22 | £556,744 |
| 54 Lime Tree Grove, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £633,500 | 2020-02-17 | £677,493 |
| 62 Lime Tree Grove, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2017-05-26 | £613,028 |
| 60 Lime Tree Grove, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2015-10-09 | £611,194 |
| 56 Lime Tree Grove, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2013-09-27 | £653,934 |
CR0 8AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,134 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 | 5,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Primary School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Junior School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Infants' School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 2out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,926 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheyne School Woodland Way , BR4 9LT | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little David's School The Time Bridge Centre , Fieldway CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPS Fast Food | 11 Broom Road, Croydon | 221 yd | |
| Heidi's Cafe | 17 Broom Road, Croydon | 221 yd | |
| The Children And Family Centre | Spring Park Childrens Centre, 34 Lilac Gardens | 330 yd | |
| Addington Golf Club | 197-205 Shirley Church Road, Croydon | 640 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, 518-522 Wickham Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apple Tree | The Apple Tree Public House, 1 - 3 Broom Road | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM Fried Chicken And Pizza | 19B Broom Road, Croydon | 221 yd | |
| Saucy Shells & Co | 17 Broom Road, Croydon | 221 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | 800 Wickham Road, Croydon | 1,022 yd | |
| Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit | 808 Wickham Road, Croydon | 1,022 yd | |
| Peking Garden | Peking Garden Chinese Restaurant, 822 Wickham Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (3386) | Tesco Express Filling Station, 564-566 Wickham Road | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy BRIDLE ROAD | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| The Addington Golf Club SHIRLEY CHURCH ROAD | golf | 684 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson WEST WAY | grass pitches | 710 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.