Broom Gardens is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 8NP 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 Broom Gardens, Croydon, CR0 8NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 8LY, CR0 8NE, CR0 8LU, CR0 8NQ, CR0 8NF, CR0 8NJ, CR0 8LR, CR0 8NH, CR0 8NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 8NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 52.7% | 54.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 45.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 8NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 44.8% | 50% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 27.1% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 46.4% | 49.7% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.2% | 25.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 13.3% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 29.5% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.5% 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 | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 15.4% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 12.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 13% | 10.1% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 6.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 50.6% | 42.5% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -38.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 68.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 68.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 6% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67.4% | 68.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 29.2% | 28.4% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 0.6% | -6.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 0.3% | -24.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broom Gardens was 74.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% higher than the Shirley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broom Gardens has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shirley South and the 534th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Broom Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-06-04 | £347,250 |
| 20 Broom Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2005-02-04 | £263,630 |
CR0 8NP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 8NP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,307 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 | 5,210 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 | 2out of 4 | 200 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applegarth Academy Bygrove Fieldway , New Addington CR0 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,751 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,482 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 | 2,523 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 | 5,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,098 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 5,376 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,011 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 | 1,204 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | 4out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Children And Family Centre | Spring Park Childrens Centre, 34 Lilac Gardens | 127 yd | |
| KPS Fast Food | 11 Broom Road, Croydon | 196 yd | |
| Heidi's Cafe | 17 Broom Road, Croydon | 196 yd | |
| Addington Golf Club | 197-205 Shirley Church Road, Croydon | 772 yd | |
| The Nest | 802 Wickham Road, Croydon | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apple Tree | The Apple Tree Public House, 1 - 3 Broom Road | 216 yd | |
| Croydon Rugby Club | Croydon Rugby Football Club, 135 Addington Road | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM Fried Chicken And Pizza | 19B Broom Road, Croydon | 196 yd | |
| Saucy Shells & Co | 17 Broom Road, Croydon | 196 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | 800 Wickham Road, Croydon | 1,037 yd | |
| Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit | 808 Wickham Road, Croydon | 1,037 yd | |
| Peking Garden | Peking Garden Chinese Restaurant, 822 Wickham Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (3386) | Tesco Express Filling Station, 564-566 Wickham Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy BRIDLE ROAD | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| The Addington Golf Club SHIRLEY CHURCH ROAD | golf | 873 yd |
| Croydon Rfc (Council Pitches) ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Addington (1743) Cricket Club Addington Village Road | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Croydon Rfc ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson WEST WAY | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.