Palace View is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 8QL 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 Palace View, Croydon, CR0 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 8QU, CR0 5AT, CR0 8QJ, CR0 8QW, CR0 8QG, CR0 8QQ, CR0 5AF, CR0 8AU, CR0 8QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 8QL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.4% | 49.7% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.3% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 8QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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 | 26.8% | 24.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 61.5% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 54.6% | 55.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 27.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.2% | 12.5% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 11.7% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 37.9% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 90.4% | 75.8% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 91.7% | 84.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 85.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.7% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palace View was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Shirley South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Palace View has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shirley South and the 151st lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Palace View, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-09-12 | £539,490 |
| 6 Palace View, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £599,000 | 2021-11-05 | £600,299 |
| 30 Palace View, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2020-09-28 | £537,514 |
| 14 Palace View, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2019-10-22 | £573,404 |
| 28 Palace View, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-05-24 | £528,629 |
CR0 8QL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR0 8QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,088 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 | 4,857 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 | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Primary and Nursery School West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | - not rated | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Primary School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Junior School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 939 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 2out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 1,963 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 | 2,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,881 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 | 1,580 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 1,635 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheyne School Woodland Way , BR4 9LT | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Golf Club | 197-205 Shirley Church Road, Croydon | 362 yd | |
| KPS Fast Food | 11 Broom Road, Croydon | 612 yd | |
| Heidi's Cafe | 17 Broom Road, Croydon | 612 yd | |
| The Children And Family Centre | Spring Park Childrens Centre, 34 Lilac Gardens | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apple Tree | The Apple Tree Public House, 1 - 3 Broom Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM Fried Chicken And Pizza | 19B Broom Road, Croydon | 612 yd | |
| Saucy Shells & Co | 17 Broom Road, Croydon | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Addington Golf Club SHIRLEY CHURCH ROAD | golf | 328 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson WEST WAY | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Forest Academy BRIDLE ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Shirley High School Shirley Church Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Addington (1743) Cricket Club Addington Village Road | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.