Primrose Lane is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 8YQ is located in the Shirley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Lane, Croydon, CR0 8YQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 8YE, CR0 8YA, CR0 8YJ, CR0 8YD, CR0 8YG, CR0 8YB, CR0 8XZ, CR0 8YL, CR0 8XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 8YQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 51.2% | 53.7% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.3% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.9% | 40.5% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 37.6% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.4% | 14.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 36.1% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 79.4% | 74.8% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 78.2% | 74.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 74.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 18.4% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 0.8% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Lane was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Primrose Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 168th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Primrose Lane, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-08-23 | £406,070 |
| 169 Primrose Lane, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-04-19 | £609,755 |
| 187 Primrose Lane, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-24 | £419,435 |
| 179 Primrose Lane, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2020-12-07 | £426,122 |
| 173 Primrose Lane, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-12-20 | £462,911 |
CR0 8YQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8YQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,201 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 | 2,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,648 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 | 956 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 2out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Morland Road , CR0 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,211 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 | 714 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 | 715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,361 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Chicks | 147 Wickham Road, Croydon | 630 yd | |
| Q Cafe | 145 Wickham Road, Croydon | 630 yd | |
| Angulina | 133 Wickham Road, Croydon | 631 yd | |
| Luca Mio | 131 Wickham Road, Croydon | 632 yd | |
| Renzo And Mauro | 136-138 Wickham Road, Croydon | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 28 Wickham Road, Croydon | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Fish Bar | 152 Wickham Road, Croydon | 668 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Bite | 51 Shirley Road, Croydon | 729 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 51A Shirley Road, Croydon | 729 yd | |
| The Spices | 280 Wickham Road, Croydon | 729 yd | |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine | 256 Wickham Road, Croydon | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 23 - 41 Shirley Road, Croydon | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Trinity School (Trinity Sports Club) TRINITY SCHOOL TRINITY SCHOOL ADDISCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Shirley Park Golf Club Ltd ADDISCOMBE ROAD | golf | 888 yd |
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.