London Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 6JB 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 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 6YL, CR7 6JN, CR7 6YQ, CR7 6AW, CR7 6JA, CR7 6AA, CR7 7JF, CR7 6EQ, CR7 6AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 6JB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 48.4% | 57.8% | 9.4% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 42.2% | -9.4% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 6JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 41.3% | 44.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 33.3% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 34.3% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 16.6% | 20.3% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 9.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 12.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 34.6% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 17.7% | 5.7% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.4% 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 | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 13.4% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 12.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 12.6% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 5% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 14.8% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 12.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.9% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 13.2% |
| Other Black | 13% | 5.6% | -7.4% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 20.8% | 16.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -65.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 53% 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 | 53.2% | 53% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 10.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.9% | 19.4% | -5.5% | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.8% | 52.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 29.5% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 5.2% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 5.2% | -18.7% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10% | 37.2% | -27.2% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 11.6% | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 29.1% | 6.5% | 22.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 453.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 231.1% higher than the West Thornton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
London Road has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in West Thornton and the 33rd highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 164.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 770 London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2023-08-24 | £9,778 |
| 772 London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2020-01-13 | £20,352 |
| 770 London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2019-09-30 | £10,255 |
| 770B London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2014-04-15 | £556,156 |
| 770A London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-02-07 | £160,409 |
CR7 6JB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6JB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 6JB 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Other | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,601 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 | 2,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 2out of 4 | 73 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 2out of 4 | 550 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 | 1,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,191 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 | 2,883 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,981 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 | 2,635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,626 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,033 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 1,856 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Noodles / Burrito & Tequila | 774 London Road, Thornton Heath | 11 yd | |
| CR7 Lounge | 774 London Road, Thornton Heath | 11 yd | |
| Desi Chaska | 748 London Road, Thornton Heath | 81 yd | |
| Dhinchak | 785-787 London Road, Thornton Heath | 85 yd | |
| West Thornton Community Centre | 731-735 London Road, Thornton Heath | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 936 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Corner | 770 London Road, Thornton Heath | 13 yd | |
| KFC | 744 - 746 London Road, Thornton Heath | 81 yd | |
| Boba Licious | 386 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 94 yd | |
| Xpress Grill | 844 London Road, Thornton Heath | 148 yd | |
| D's Island Grill | 842 London Road, Thornton Heath | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 13 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 85 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 255 yd | |
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 374 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 483 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 125 yd | |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 173 yd |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 593 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.