West Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 8RD 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 West Way, Croydon, CR0 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 8PG, CR0 5AA, CR0 8RJ, CR0 8PT, CR0 8RQ, CR0 5AE, CR0 8AH, CR0 5AJ, CR0 8RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 8RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 52.3% | 53% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47% | -0.7% | 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 8RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 29.1% | 28.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 57.8% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 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 (86.6%) 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 | 50% | 44.2% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 42.4% | 12.5% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.7% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 14.2% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 39.9% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.5% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 9.8% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 84.3% | 65.5% | -18.8% | 81.4% | -15.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 87.8% | 80% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 79.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.4% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0.9% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Way was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% lower than the Selsdon & Addington Village average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
West Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Selsdon & Addington Village and the 166th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 West Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2022-09-20 | £691,852 |
| 88 West Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £582,500 | 2022-01-18 | £581,874 |
| 90 West Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-03-19 | £733,108 |
| 76 West Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2020-03-05 | £590,943 |
| 100 West Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £552,000 | 2019-10-04 | £606,809 |
CR0 8RD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,346 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 | 4,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,862 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 | 277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 369 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,946 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 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,135 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 | 1,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House Cafe | Coombe Wood, Conduit Lane | 561 yd | |
| Golden Inn | 264 Wickham Road, Croydon | 572 yd | |
| The Shirley Cafe | 219 Wickham Road, Croydon | 620 yd | |
| Romeo Of Shirley | 186 Wickham Road, Croydon | 627 yd | |
| Rupees Grill And Restaurant | 184 Wickham Road, Croydon | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 28 Wickham Road, Croydon | 839 yd | |
| The Apple Tree | The Apple Tree Public House, 1 - 3 Broom Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komur Meze Grill | 248 Wickham Road, Croydon | 569 yd | |
| The Spices | 280 Wickham Road, Croydon | 572 yd | |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine | 256 Wickham Road, Croydon | 572 yd | |
| Shirley Fish Bar | 152 Wickham Road, Croydon | 662 yd | |
| MMM Fried Chicken And Pizza | 19B Broom Road, Croydon | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Benson WEST WAY | grass pitches | 140 yd |
| Shirley High School Shirley Church Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School UPPER SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 682 yd |
| The Addington Golf Club SHIRLEY CHURCH ROAD | golf | 827 yd |
| Forest Academy BRIDLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 yd |
| Parkfields PARKFIELDS | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.