Wickham Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 8TA is located in the Shirley North 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 8TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 8BA, CR0 8SD, CR0 8BB, CR9 8AG, CR0 5EW, CR0 5EA, CR0 8BD, CR0 8TB, CR0 5DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 8TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8TA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 26.7% | 30.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 55.3% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 49.7% | 54.4% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 6.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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 | 14% | 14.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 9.8% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 18% | 6.6% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 32.9% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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 | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 12.8% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 69.5% | 55.7% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 83.2% | 73.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 7.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 73.8% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 24.6% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 0.7% | -12.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.2% | 37.2% | -26.0% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 11.2% | 1.7% | 9.5% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wickham Road was 60.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% higher than the Selsdon & Addington Village average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Wickham Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Selsdon & Addington Village and the 427th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-06-24 | £237,822 |
| 25 Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2021-04-13 | £18,389 |
| 19 Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-01-29 | £524,085 |
| Flat 2 31 Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2020-11-18 | £222,616 |
| Flat 1 31 Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2020-03-06 | £200,747 |
CR0 8TA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,705 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 | 3,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Primary and Nursery School West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 2out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | - not rated | 665 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | 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 | 459 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton School 205-209 Addiscombe Road , CR0 6SP | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Lloyd Park , Coombe Road CR0 5RD | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renzo And Mauro | 136-138 Wickham Road, Croydon | 231 yd | |
| Abra Kebabra | 150 Wickham Road, Croydon | 285 yd | |
| Luca Mio | 131 Wickham Road, Croydon | 296 yd | |
| Angulina | 133 Wickham Road, Croydon | 302 yd | |
| Two Chicks | 147 Wickham Road, Croydon | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 28 Wickham Road, Croydon | 51 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Fish Bar | 152 Wickham Road, Croydon | 285 yd | |
| Komur Meze Grill | 248 Wickham Road, Croydon | 555 yd | |
| The Spices | 280 Wickham Road, Croydon | 559 yd | |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine | 256 Wickham Road, Croydon | 559 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School (Trinity Sports Club) TRINITY SCHOOL TRINITY SCHOOL ADDISCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School UPPER SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Shirley High School Shirley Church Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Shirley Park Golf Club Ltd ADDISCOMBE ROAD | golf | 678 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson WEST WAY | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.