Harcourt Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 6BU is located in the West Thornton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harcourt Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 6BY, CR7 6BX, CR0 3ER, CR7 6BR, CR0 3ES, CR7 6BH, CR0 3EW, CR0 3ET, CR7 6BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 6BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 52.8% | 54% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 34.8% | 36.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 49.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0.7% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 35.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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 | 19.4% | 23.2% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 32% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 14.2% | 7.4% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 4.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 27.3% | 26.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 23.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 9.7% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 15.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 11.8% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 11.5% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 22.7% | 16.8% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -64.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 43.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 43.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -40.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 10.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 13% | 11.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.5% | 27.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 22.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.4% | 43.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 39% | 37.8% | 9.8% | 29.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 4.9% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.3% | 5.2% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Germany | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.2% | 37.2% | -34.0% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Hindu | 22.7% | 1.7% | 21.0% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harcourt Road was 111.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Harcourt Road has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 325th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Harcourt Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-02-24 | £374,924 |
| 18 Harcourt Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2019-02-15 | £373,500 |
| 34 Harcourt Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2015-12-21 | £408,425 |
| 6 Harcourt Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2014-10-24 | £409,379 |
| 30 Harcourt Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-07-17 | £463,500 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 6BU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,049 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 | 2,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary Academy Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 5,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 863 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,503 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,301 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,242 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NZO Academy of London & Surrey 121 Lombard House , Lombard Business Park CR0 3JP | - not rated | 656 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arise Academy Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 106 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 152 yd | |
| Memory Gate Photo Cafe | Croydon House, 1 Peall Road | 240 yd | |
| Nour BBQ Hut | 298 Thornton Road, Croydon | 249 yd | |
| Fat Boys Cafe | 306 Thornton Road, Croydon | 249 yd | |
| Seafood & Tingz | 81 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Father | 13 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 398 yd | |
| Hustlers Waffles | 1 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 398 yd | |
| Kuku Kebab House | 46 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 455 yd | |
| Dominic's Pizza | 377 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 520 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 387 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 243 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 437 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 701 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 708 yd | |
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 577 yd | |
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 594 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 626 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy MITCHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 952 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 | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.