Popes Grove is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 8AX 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 Popes Grove, Croydon, CR0 8AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 8QA, CR0 8PB, CR0 8AS, CR0 8QE, CR0 8PL, CR0 8AT, CR0 8PR, CR0 8PD, CR0 8PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 8AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51% | 49.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 27.7% | 29% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 58% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 52.4% | 52.5% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.9% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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 | 11.3% | 10.2% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 19.3% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 14.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 41% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% 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 | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 75.8% | 65.9% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 85.1% | 81.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 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 | 84.8% | 81.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 16.2% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 1.4% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Popes Grove was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% lower than the Shirley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Popes Grove has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shirley South and the 265th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Popes Grove, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,950 | 2013-07-30 | £665,925 |
| 8 Popes Grove, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2005-07-05 | £713,846 |
| 4 Popes Grove, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2005-02-28 | £722,635 |
| 3 Popes Grove, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2004-09-17 | £629,797 |
| 6 Popes Grove, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2001-11-01 | £727,955 |
CR0 8AX 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 8AX 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,602 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 | 4,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Benson West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | 2out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,395 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 2,274 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 | 1,225 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | 4out of 4 | 2,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPS Fast Food | 11 Broom Road, Croydon | 570 yd | |
| Heidi's Cafe | 17 Broom Road, Croydon | 570 yd | |
| The Children And Family Centre | Spring Park Childrens Centre, 34 Lilac Gardens | 687 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, 518-522 Wickham Road | 739 yd | |
| La Terrazza | 572 Wickham Road, Croydon | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apple Tree | The Apple Tree Public House, 1 - 3 Broom Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM Fried Chicken And Pizza | 19B Broom Road, Croydon | 570 yd | |
| Saucy Shells & Co | 17 Broom Road, Croydon | 570 yd | |
| The Spices | 280 Wickham Road, Croydon | 858 yd | |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine | 256 Wickham Road, Croydon | 858 yd | |
| Komur Meze Grill | 248 Wickham Road, Croydon | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (3386) | Tesco Express Filling Station, 564-566 Wickham Road | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Benson WEST WAY | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Forest Academy BRIDLE ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| The Addington Golf Club SHIRLEY CHURCH ROAD | golf | 797 yd |
| Shirley High School Shirley Church Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Parkfields PARKFIELDS | grass pitches | 936 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.