Wickham Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 8DN 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 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 8BZ, CR0 8BX, CR0 8HR, CR0 8EA, CR0 8HB, CR0 8BY, CR0 8DL, CR0 8DS, CR0 8HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 8DN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 28.9% | 30.5% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 53.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 48% | 49.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 33.2% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9% | 13.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.4% | 13.4% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 8.4% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 16.4% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 41.3% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.9% 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 | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 14.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 5.5% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 2% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 61% | 47.9% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -33.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 79.9% | 75.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 75.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 20.7% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 0.8% | -14.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 9.6% | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wickham Road was 101.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% higher than the Shirley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wickham Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shirley South and the 375th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Carpenters Court, 572C Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-04-25 | £297,478 |
| 588 Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-11-22 | £538,347 |
| Flat 4 Carpenters Court, 572C Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-06-01 | £295,187 |
| 594 Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-05-30 | £542,949 |
| 580 - 582 Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-07-28 | £815,567 |
CR0 8DN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
CR0 8DN 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,875 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 | 4,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,293 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 | 767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Primary School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Junior School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Infants' School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | - not rated | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 938 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,332 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,273 yd | Further education | 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 | 496 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 496 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheyne School Woodland Way , BR4 9LT | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhayes School for Boys 83 Corkscrew Hill , BR4 9BA | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, 518-522 Wickham Road | 2 yd | |
| La Terrazza | 572 Wickham Road, Croydon | 2 yd | |
| Helvadere | 580-582 Wickham Road, Croydon | 2 yd | |
| The Nest | 802 Wickham Road, Croydon | 387 yd | |
| KPS Fast Food | 11 Broom Road, Croydon | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apple Tree | The Apple Tree Public House, 1 - 3 Broom Road | 860 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 135 High Street, West Wickham | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Bar | 800 Wickham Road, Croydon | 387 yd | |
| Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit | 808 Wickham Road, Croydon | 387 yd | |
| Peking Garden | Peking Garden Chinese Restaurant, 822 Wickham Road | 422 yd | |
| MMM Fried Chicken And Pizza | 19B Broom Road, Croydon | 866 yd | |
| Saucy Shells & Co | 17 Broom Road, Croydon | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (3386) | Tesco Express Filling Station, 564-566 Wickham Road | 2 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 143 High Street, West Wickham | 894 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 100 High Street, West Wickham | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beckmead School MONKS ORCHARD ROAD | 489 yd | |
| Parkfields PARKFIELDS | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Bethlem Royal Hospital BETHLEM ROYAL HOSPITAL BETHLEM ROYAL HOSPITAL MONKS ORCHARD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Forest Academy BRIDLE ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Orchard Park High School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson WEST WAY | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.