Lonsdale Gardens is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 6ET 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 Lonsdale Gardens, Thornton Heath, CR7 6ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 6ED, CR7 6EP, CR7 6LB, CR7 6LE, SW16 4NE, CR7 6EN, CR7 6EB, SW16 4NA, SW16 4LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 6ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.9% | 52.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR7 6ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.6% | 45.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 41.5% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 54% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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 | 20.1% | 17.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 42.6% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.6% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18.6% | 18.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 11.4% | 6.9% | -4.5% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.7% | 14.4% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 32.6% | 31.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -49.8% |
| Other | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 60.2% | 51.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 13.2% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 16.7% | 14.3% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 11.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 10.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.1% | 51.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 37.3% | 37.0% | 9.8% | 27.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.9% | 4% | -28.9% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.8% | 37.2% | -23.4% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 10.1% | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.3% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lonsdale Gardens was 100.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the West Thornton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lonsdale Gardens has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in West Thornton and the 390th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Lonsdale Gardens, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £493,000 | 2019-10-14 | £546,600 |
| 22 Lonsdale Gardens, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2017-06-30 | £278,790 |
| 18 Lonsdale Gardens, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2011-05-20 | £486,515 |
| 16 Lonsdale Gardens, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2009-05-11 | £526,435 |
| 22 Lonsdale Gardens, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2008-10-24 | £468,593 |
CR7 6ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6ET 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,277 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 | 2,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,110 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 | 631 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 2out of 4 | 747 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 | 782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 3,512 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,878 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 | 1,736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 2,650 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 | 2,702 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 | 376 yd | |
| Halwa Poori House | 1033 London Road, Thornton Heath | 376 yd | |
| Fatimas Glacier Cafe | 1031 London Road, Thornton Heath | 376 yd | |
| Cake Walk | 1025 London Road, Thornton Heath | 376 yd | |
| Karachi Cuisine | 1113 - 1115 London Road, Norbury | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 522 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeung Express | 1053 London Road, Thornton Heath | 380 yd | |
| Island Favourite | 1059 London Road, Thornton Heath | 380 yd | |
| Tanky's Burgers And Shakes | 1075 London Road, Thornton Heath | 386 yd | |
| Chicken Maxx | 1058 London Road, Thornton Heath | 419 yd | |
| Rodeo's Burgers & Shakes | 1064 London Road, Thornton Heath | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 459 yd | |
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 596 yd | |
| Co Op | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 736 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 838 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 549 yd | |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 676 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 930 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 999 yd | |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 220.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.