Headcorn Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 6JP 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 Headcorn Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 6JR, CR7 6EL, CR7 6JU, CR7 6EA, CR7 6JT, CR7 6JY, CR7 6EB, CR7 6JE, CR7 6JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 6JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 50.1% | 52.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.9% | 47.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 40.3% | 39.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 40.6% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 48.1% | 50.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 37.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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 | 21.4% | 15.4% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 12.6% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 39.5% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 12.9% | 4% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.8% 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 | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 12.8% | 14.9% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 13.4% | 23.3% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 20.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 2.2% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 12.2% | 8.7% | -3.5% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 11.7% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 27.5% | 20.8% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -60.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 45.6% 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 | 54% | 45.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| European Union | 9% | 13.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.3% | 21.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 16.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.1% 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 | 53.4% | 45.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 37.1% | 32.9% | 9.8% | 27.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 4.7% | -23.7% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.1% | 37.2% | -28.1% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 30.5% | 6.5% | 24.0% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headcorn Road was 133.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% lower than the West Thornton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Headcorn Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in West Thornton and the 255th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Headcorn Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-11-03 | £475,638 |
| 54 Headcorn Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-05-31 | £651,404 |
| 40 Headcorn Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-09-27 | £513,808 |
| 24 Headcorn Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-06-30 | £449,197 |
| 48 Headcorn Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2021-03-19 | £251,926 |
CR7 6JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 6JP 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,010 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 | 2,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 2out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 2out of 4 | 804 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,684 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 | 3,242 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,729 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 | 1,889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,846 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 | 1,558 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 143 yd | |
| Halwa Poori House | 1033 London Road, Thornton Heath | 143 yd | |
| Fatimas Glacier Cafe | 1031 London Road, Thornton Heath | 143 yd | |
| Cake Walk | 1025 London Road, Thornton Heath | 143 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurant, 939 London Road | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 426 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeung Express | 1053 London Road, Thornton Heath | 205 yd | |
| Island Favourite | 1059 London Road, Thornton Heath | 205 yd | |
| Tanky's Burgers And Shakes | 1075 London Road, Thornton Heath | 230 yd | |
| Chicken Maxx | 1058 London Road, Thornton Heath | 236 yd | |
| Rodeo's Burgers & Shakes | 1064 London Road, Thornton Heath | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 290 yd | |
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 383 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 666 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 741 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 407 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 698 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 819 yd | |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 846 yd | |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 919 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.