Area Information for Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD

Longheath Gardens in Croydon is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Shirley North ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Croydon East. This page combines information for the address Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CR0 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for CR0 7TD.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Croydon
Ward Shirley North
Constituency Croydon East * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 12 property sales in Longheath Gardens, CR0 7TD since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 84 crimes were reported within half a mile of CR0 7TD - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Shirley North), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD:

Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TN
Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TP
Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TH
Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TL
Long Lane, Croydon, CR0 7TE
Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TQ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CR0 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 12 property sales in Longheath Gardens since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Longheath Gardens, Croydon consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 5
Semi-Detached 64
Terraced 21
Flat (Purpose-Built) 21
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 111
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Longheath Gardens, Croydon contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 42% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 17
Owned with Mortgage 36
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 37
Rented: Other Social 10
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 8
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 111

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 11
Two People 26
Three People 28
Four People 25
Five People 13
Six People 6
Seven People 1
8+ People 2
Total 112

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Longheath Gardens, Croydon consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 11
Family Household 86
Other Household 14
Total 111

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 47
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 20
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 110

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Croydon East constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 177
Female 200
Total 377

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around CR0 7TD has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 29% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 35
5-9 39
10-14 33
15-19 27
20-24 23
25-29 25
30-34 32
35-39 29
40-44 30
45-49 13
50-54 24
55-59 25
60-64 17
65-69 12
70-74 9
75-79 4
80-84 1
85+ 2
Total 380

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CR0 7TD does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 134
Married 98
Separated 9
Divorced 15
Widowed 6
Total 262

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 203
Good 98
Fair 51
Bad 22
Very Bad 2
Total 376

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 94
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 46
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 46
Other 7
Total 259

Ethnic Group Embed This

Longheath Gardens, Croydon can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 34% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 128
Mixed Ethnicity 40
Indian 4
Pakistani 14
Bangladeshi 27
Chinese 3
Other Asian 19
Black African 49
Black Caribbean 56
Other Black/African/Caribbean 23
Arab 2
Other 8
Total 373

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 257
European Union 31
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 28
Middle East and Asia 40
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 17
Total 376

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 257
10+ Years 95
5-10 Years 16
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 375

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CR0 7TD.

Passport(s) Held
None 37
United Kingdom 276
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 37
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 11
Middle East or Asia 8
North America or Caribbean 5

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 97
Christian 170
Buddhist 0
Hindu 16
Jewish 0
Muslim 42
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 48
Total 373

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Shirley North ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in part-time employment - 20% of the resident population. On average, around 11.9% of census respondents were in part-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 86
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 53
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 24
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 32
Retired 19
Looking After Home or Family 17
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 9
Total 266

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 16
Professional Occupations 28
Associate Professional Occupations 28
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 15
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 16
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 171

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 23
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 56
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 33
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 17
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 23
Semi-Routine Occupation 35
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 17
Full-time Student 30
Total 261

Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD is within the Shirley North policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 84 crimes were reported within half a mile of CR0 7TD.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 84 crimes committed near Longheath Gardens
Neighbourhood Team Address Shirley North
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to CR0 7TD. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CR0 7TD.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD. The nearest railway station is Elmers End, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Elmers End 0.5 miles
Birkbeck 0.8 miles
Norwood Junction 0.9 miles
Eden Park 1.3 miles
Clock House 1.3 miles
Selhurst 1.4 miles
Kent House 1.5 miles
Anerley 1.5 miles
Penge West 1.8 miles
Beckenham Junction 1.8 miles
Penge East 1.9 miles
West Wickham 1.9 miles
East Croydon 1.9 miles
New Beckenham 2 miles
Crystal Palace 2 miles
Thornton Heath 2 miles
West Croydon 2.2 miles
Sydenham (London) 2.5 miles
Lower Sydenham 2.5 miles
South Croydon 2.6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD. The nearest Overground station is Norwood Junction, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD. The nearest is Monks Orchard Primary School, approximately 550 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD. The nearest is Oasis Academy Arena, approximately 520 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Oasis Academy Arena 520 yards November 2023
    
Oasis Academy Shirley Park 0.7 miles October 2024
Orion Eden Park 0.7 miles November 2021
    
Orchard Park High School 0.9 miles September 2018
    
Harris Academy South Norwood 1 mile May 2022
    
Harris Aspire Academy 1.1 miles November 2023
    
Ark Blake Academy 1.4 miles February 2023
    
Harris Academy Beckenham 1.4 miles June 2017
    
Langley Park School for Boys 1.5 miles March 2019
    
Coloma Convent Girls' School 1.5 miles November 2021
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD. The nearest is Portland Medical Centre, approximately 840 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Portland Medical Centre 840 yards
Country Park Practice 0.5 miles
DENMARK ROAD SURGERY 0.5 miles
Ashburton Park Medical Centre 0.6 miles
St James' Practice 0.7 miles
Eden Park Surgery 0.8 miles
Northway Road Surgery 1.1 miles
Stovell House Surgery 1.2 miles
Shirley Medical Centre 1.2 miles
Anerley Surgery 1.2 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD. The nearest is Bywood Dental Practice, approximately 400 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD. The nearest is Shirley Oaks Hospital, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TD. The nearest is Dermott Optical Limited, approximately 0.8 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in CR0 7TD

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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