Gorse Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 8LN 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 Gorse Road, Croydon, CR0 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CR0 8LQ, CR0 8LD, CR0 8JP, CR0 8LJ, CR0 8LP, CR0 8LG, CR0 8JN, CR0 8LZ, CR0 8LH.

Gorse Road Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gorse Road are based on 36 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Croydon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for CR0 8LN

Average Price
£315,426
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£362,831
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£173,208
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gorse Road

Average Price
£305,619
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gorse Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
49 Gorse Road, Croydon, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building 		£420,0002023-07-07 £415,706
47 Gorse Road, Croydon, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building 		£280,0002016-12-15 £325,863
49 Gorse Road, Croydon, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building 		£182,0002013-07-18 £320,632
47 Gorse Road, Croydon, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building 		£192,7002007-10-03 £343,260
51 Gorse Road, Croydon, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building 		£101,5002006-03-29 £166,028

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Tunstall Nursery School
Tunstall Road, CR0 6TY 		4,463 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Crosfield Nursery School
Elborough Road, South Norwood SE25 5BD 		4,572 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
23 Dagnall Park, South Norwood SE25 5PL 		5,463 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
2out of 4Forest Academy
Bridle Road, Shirley CR0 8HQ 		422 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Harris Primary Academy Benson
West Way, Shirley CR0 8RQ 		1,145 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Applegarth Academy
Bygrove Fieldway, New Addington CR0 9DL 		1,535 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Oak Lodge Primary School
Chamberlain Crescent, BR4 0LJ 		1,615 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
1out of 4Castle Hill Academy
Dunley Drive, New Addington CR0 0RJ 		1,675 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
2out of 4Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Shirley Church Road, CR0 5EF 		1,643 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4Coloma Convent Girls' School
Upper Shirley Road, CR9 5AS 		1,859 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
3out of 4Orchard Park High (Croydon)
Orchard Way, Shirley CR0 7NJ 		2,120 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4The Quest Academy
Farnborough Avenue, CR2 8HD 		2,609 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Langley Park School for Boys
South Eden Park Road, BR3 3BP 		2,626 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedCroydon College
Fairfield Campus, College Road CR9 1DX 		5,225 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedLondon South East Colleges
Rookery Lane, BR2 8HE 		5,294 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedHarris Professional Skills Sixth Form
11 Oliver Grove, SE25 6EJ 		5,363 yd Free schools 16 to 19 Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Shirley Road, CR9 7AL 		3,269 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Beckmead Park Academy
Monks Orchard Road, BR3 3BZ 		1,377 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedWickham Court School
Layhams Road, BR4 9HW 		1,786 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Glebe School
Hawes Lane, BR4 9AE 		1,986 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedSt David's Prep
Justin Hall, Beckenham Road BR4 0QS 		1,992 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Red Gates School
Farnborough Avenue, CR2 8HD 		2,255 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Children And Family CentreSpring Park Childrens Centre, 34 Lilac Gardens372 yd
KPS Fast Food11 Broom Road, Croydon460 yd
Heidi's Cafe17 Broom Road, Croydon460 yd
Addington Golf Club197-205 Shirley Church Road, Croydon831 yd
Harvester At The CricketersAddington Village Inn, 36 Addington Village Road1,050 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Apple TreeThe Apple Tree Public House, 1 - 3 Broom Road480 yd
Croydon Rugby ClubCroydon Rugby Football Club, 135 Addington Road640 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
MMM Fried Chicken And Pizza19B Broom Road, Croydon460 yd
Saucy Shells & Co17 Broom Road, Croydon460 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Forest Academy
BRIDLE ROAD 		grass pitches534 yd
Croydon Rfc (Council Pitches)
ADDINGTON ROAD 		grass pitches678 yd
Croydon Rfc
ADDINGTON ROAD 		grass pitches, health and fitness suite732 yd
Addington (1743) Cricket Club
Addington Village Road 		grass pitches805 yd
The Addington Golf Club
SHIRLEY CHURCH ROAD 		golf962 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed365.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed29.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Gorse Road dangerous?

In 2023, 334 crimes were reported near Gorse Road . 31% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered not safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of CR0 8LN.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 334
Violence And Sexual Offences 115
Anti Social Behaviour 78
Other Theft 31
Public Order 30
Vehicle Crime 27
Criminal Damage And Arson 25
Drugs 11
Other Crime 7
Burglary 4
Shoplifting 3
Possession Of Weapons 2
Theft From The Person 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of CR0 8LN.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Border Gardens36 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Broom Road325 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Bridle Way544 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Bramble Close141 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Bramble Close141 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Bramble Close141 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Fir Tree Gardens161 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Parking Area161 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Parking Area161 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Border Gardens36 yd

Employment

CR0 8LN area has a very high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 5% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

The percentage of student residents living in CR0 8LN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee74
Part-Time Employee39
Retired26
Looking after home or family23
Student (economically inactive)20
Other18
Unemployed13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Self-Employed9
Long-Term Sick or disabled8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Human health and social work activities19
Education15
Construction11
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Administrative and support service activities8
Financial and insurance activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Other7
Transport and storage7
Accommodation and food service activities5
Manufacturing4
Real estate activities3
Information and communication2

People

Gender

Female185
Male151

Partnership Status

Single126
Married: Opposite sex72
Separated4
Divorced17
Widowed18

Health

Very good health168
Good health120
Fair health37
Bad health7
Very bad health4

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications75
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 24
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
Apprenticeship9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 31
Degree or Similar 65
Other6

Culture

Ethnic Group

Chinese6
Indian2
Pakistani20
Other Asian7
Black African62
Black Caribbean34
Other Black20
Mixed White and Asian1
Mixed White and African4
Mixed White and Caribbean15
Mixed Other11
White141
Arab1
Other12

Country of Birth

United Kingdom250
European Union11
Rest of Europe11
Africa26
Middle East and Asia22
The Americas and the Caribbean14
Oceania1

Length of Residence

Born in the UK250
10+ Years64
5-10 Years5
2-5 Years1
Less than 2 years16

Passport Held

United Kingdom245
Ireland2
France4
Portugal4
Spain1
Poland2
Other EU countries8
Central and Western Africa5
South and Eastern Africa1
Eastern Asia2
Southern Asia2
South-East Asia1
North America and the Caribbean3
Central and South America1
No passport held55

Religion

No religion101
Christian153
Buddhist1
Muslim61
Sikh1
Other religion7
Not answered12
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