Wickham Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR9 8AG 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, CR9 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 8BB, CR0 8BD, CR0 5EW, CR0 5ET, CR0 5EU, CR0 8BE, CR0 8TA, CR0 8TB, CR0 5ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR9 8AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 54.5% | 54.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 45.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 32.2% | 36.8% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 50.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.3% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 51.3% | 51.8% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 30.4% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 14.2% | 10.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 11.2% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 9.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.8% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 41.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.6% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 13% | 7.5% | -5.5% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 9% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 57% | 55.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -25.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 78.7% | 69.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 9.8% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 69.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 19.9% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 1.8% | -14.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wickham Road was 104.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% higher than the Selsdon & Addington Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wickham Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Selsdon & Addington Village and the 377th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Garden Centre, 60 Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,565,000 | 2018-09-19 | £2,567,773 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,685 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 | 3,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,125 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 | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Morland Road , CR0 6NF | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,463 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 | 1,251 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 | 453 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 2,196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renzo And Mauro | 136-138 Wickham Road, Croydon | 123 yd | |
| Abra Kebabra | 150 Wickham Road, Croydon | 177 yd | |
| Coach House Cafe | Coombe Wood, Conduit Lane | 195 yd | |
| Luca Mio | 131 Wickham Road, Croydon | 200 yd | |
| Angulina | 133 Wickham Road, Croydon | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 28 Wickham Road, Croydon | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Fish Bar | 152 Wickham Road, Croydon | 177 yd | |
| Komur Meze Grill | 248 Wickham Road, Croydon | 448 yd | |
| The Spices | 280 Wickham Road, Croydon | 452 yd | |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine | 256 Wickham Road, Croydon | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coloma Convent Girls' School UPPER SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Shirley High School Shirley Church Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 569 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 | 608 yd |
| Shirley Park Golf Club Ltd ADDISCOMBE ROAD | golf | 806 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson WEST WAY | grass pitches | 890 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.