Ashley Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 6HU 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 Ashley Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 6HW, CR7 6HE, CR7 6HS, CR7 6HG, CR7 6HZ, CR7 6HF, CR7 6HP, CR7 6HQ, CR7 6HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 6HU is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 46.6% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 53.4% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CR7 6HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 33.1% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 52.1% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 44% | 43.2% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 38.9% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 17% | 13% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 41% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 18.3% | 3.4% | -14.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.5% 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 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 29.9% | 29.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 26.0% |
| Pakistani | 14.4% | 12.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Other Asian | 11.2% | 9.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.8% | 18.4% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 17.4% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -73.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 50.3% 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 | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 15.8% | 14.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25% | 17.9% | -7.1% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.6% | 50.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 39.2% | 35.5% | 9.8% | 29.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 2.2% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 37.4% | 4.6% | -32.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.8% | 37.2% | -30.4% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Hindu | 18.8% | 1.7% | 17.1% |
| Muslim | 19.8% | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Other religion | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Road was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the West Thornton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ashley Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in West Thornton and the 413th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ashley Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-01-17 | £489,697 |
| 58 Ashley Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-05-11 | £474,311 |
| 28 Ashley Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-03-17 | £430,783 |
| 38 Ashley Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-03-16 | £492,453 |
| 14 Ashley Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2019-01-25 | £487,536 |
CR7 6HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,901 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 | 2,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,714 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 | 270 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 2out of 4 | 469 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 2out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,173 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,353 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 | 2,258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,623 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 | 1,373 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 2,125 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 | 2,233 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurant, 939 London Road | 281 yd | |
| Santok Maa's Bhajia House | 848 London Road, Thornton Heath | 298 yd | |
| Shree Krishna Vada Pav (SKVP) - Croydon | 846 London Road, Thornton Heath | 298 yd | |
| Dhinchak | 785-787 London Road, Thornton Heath | 316 yd | |
| Thornton Heath Evangelical Church | 2 Malvern Road, Thornton Heath | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Peri Peri | 888 London Road, Thornton Heath | 247 yd | |
| Metro's | 914 London Road, Thornton Heath | 251 yd | |
| Xpress Grill | 844 London Road, Thornton Heath | 298 yd | |
| D's Island Grill | 842 London Road, Thornton Heath | 298 yd | |
| Tandoori Corner | 770 London Road, Thornton Heath | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 203 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 316 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 398 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 452 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 470 yd | |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 485 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 989 yd | |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 1,091 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 170.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.