Leander Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 6JU 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 Leander Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 6JY, CR7 6JR, CR7 6JP, CR7 6JE, CR7 6HH, CR7 6HR, CR7 7PJ, CR7 6EL, CR7 7PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR7 6JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 37% | 41.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 37.3% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.7% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 46.3% | 44.5% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 36.3% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.1% | 20.8% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 5.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 35.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 13% | 5% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.8% 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 | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 20.9% | 24.9% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 21.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 26.5% | 16.7% | -9.8% | 1.0% | 15.7% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 20.6% | 19.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -61.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, just 49.2% 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 | 56.4% | 49.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 9.7% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 14% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 16.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 41.1% 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 | 56.1% | 49.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 41.1% | 38.3% | 9.8% | 31.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.7% | 0.8% | -30.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 12.4% | 1.7% | 10.7% |
| Muslim | 20.2% | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leander Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the West Thornton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Leander Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-12-10 | £504,897 |
| 28 Leander Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-03-28 | £417,767 |
| 42 Leander Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2017-06-09 | £549,327 |
| 34 Leander Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2014-02-24 | £528,196 |
| 32 Leander Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2010-09-24 | £458,364 |
CR7 6JU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 6JU 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,950 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 | 2,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,783 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 | 426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 2out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 2out of 4 | 705 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 | 1,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,193 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,629 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 | 1,987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,068 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,768 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 | 1,482 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 2,363 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 | 2,377 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 | 150 yd | |
| Maxi Pizza | 1035 London Road, Thornton Heath | 205 yd | |
| Halwa Poori House | 1033 London Road, Thornton Heath | 205 yd | |
| Fatimas Glacier Cafe | 1031 London Road, Thornton Heath | 205 yd | |
| Cake Walk | 1025 London Road, Thornton Heath | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 513 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeung Express | 1053 London Road, Thornton Heath | 286 yd | |
| Island Favourite | 1059 London Road, Thornton Heath | 286 yd | |
| Chicken Maxx | 1058 London Road, Thornton Heath | 311 yd | |
| Rodeo's Burgers & Shakes | 1064 London Road, Thornton Heath | 311 yd | |
| Metro's | 914 London Road, Thornton Heath | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 286 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 365 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 566 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 642 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 362 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 746 yd | |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 872 yd | |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 876 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.