Galpins Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 6EN 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 Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 6ED, CR7 6JQ, CR7 6JS, CR7 6ET, CR7 6EP, CR7 6EB, CR7 6EE, CR7 6DX, CR7 6LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 6EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 56.3% | 53% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 43.8% | 47% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 36.9% | 36.9% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 43.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 49% | 44% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 40.4% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 15.4% | 21.8% | 6.4% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 9.4% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.2% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 31.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 10.3% | 1.8% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.9% 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 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 10.8% | 8.4% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% | 10.7% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 10% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 22.5% | 18.7% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 17.7% |
| Other Black | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 18.5% | 27.9% | 9.4% | 81.4% | -53.5% |
| Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 58.3% | 51% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 14.1% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 12.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 51% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 33.1% | 32.1% | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.8% | 2.8% | -30.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.5% | 37.2% | -25.7% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.3% | 6.5% | 10.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Galpins Road was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the West Thornton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Galpins Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in West Thornton and the 447th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat A 107 Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-06-06 | £294,364 |
| 77 Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-07-07 | £546,467 |
| 61 Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-02-04 | £499,463 |
| 101 Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2020-10-09 | £477,596 |
| Ground Floor Flat 79 Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-10-07 | £210,922 |
CR7 6EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
CR7 6EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,221 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 | 2,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 2out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,756 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 | 3,467 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,769 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Pizza | 1035 London Road, Thornton Heath | 383 yd | |
| Halwa Poori House | 1033 London Road, Thornton Heath | 383 yd | |
| Fatimas Glacier Cafe | 1031 London Road, Thornton Heath | 383 yd | |
| Cake Walk | 1025 London Road, Thornton Heath | 383 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurant, 939 London Road | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 590 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeung Express | 1053 London Road, Thornton Heath | 413 yd | |
| Island Favourite | 1059 London Road, Thornton Heath | 413 yd | |
| Tanky's Burgers And Shakes | 1075 London Road, Thornton Heath | 427 yd | |
| Chicken Maxx | 1058 London Road, Thornton Heath | 451 yd | |
| Rodeo's Burgers & Shakes | 1064 London Road, Thornton Heath | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 498 yd | |
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 514 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 738 yd | |
| Co Op | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 785 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 603 yd | |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 636 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 893 yd | |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,020 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.