Kynaston Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 7AY is located in the Bensham Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 7AZ, CR7 7BY, CR7 7AP, CR7 7BS, CR7 7AL, CR7 7BU, CR7 7AE, CR7 7AX, CR0 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR7 7AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 54.4% | 49.9% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 50.1% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 7AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 38.4% | 44.7% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 38.5% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 8% | 4.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 46.4% | 50.9% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 8.1% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 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 | 16.7% | 17% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 10.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 38.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 11% | 4.5% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 18.6% | 13.1% | -5.5% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 20.1% | 23.6% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 22.6% |
| Other Black | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 28.1% | 19.6% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -61.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 52.9% 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 | 57% | 52.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 12.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 15.8% | 10.8% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.9% | 12.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 11.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 52.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 29.2% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.1% | 3% | -25.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.7% | 37.2% | -21.5% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kynaston Road was 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kynaston Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 425th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-10-07 | £405,167 |
| 4 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2022-04-12 | £448,145 |
| 32 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-03-11 | £473,978 |
| 20 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £391,000 | 2022-02-11 | £391,844 |
| 18 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-02-23 | £387,540 |
CR7 7AY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 7AY 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 430 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 | 927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Attlee Close , CR7 7FA | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmead Primary School 366 Sydenham Road , CR0 2EA | 2out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,686 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,846 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 | 188 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finest Cafe | 336 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 357 yd | |
| Original Adwoa's Kitchen | 314 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 376 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | 304 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 376 yd | |
| Clarendon Nursing Home | 7A Zion Place, Thornton Heath | 396 yd | |
| Mama Pollo | 3 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 221 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 493 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 532 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 566 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ying Wah Chinese Takeaway | 321 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 328 yd | |
| Grandy's Kitchen / Eugreeka! | 319 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 328 yd | |
| Asafo Takeaway | 313 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 328 yd | |
| OTJ Delivery | 328 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 361 yd | |
| Anny's Express | 226 Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 529 yd | |
| Lidl | 119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 806 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 879 yd | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 38 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 887 yd | |
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 516 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| The Brit School For Performing Arts THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Selhurst Sports Arena DAGNALL PARK | artificial grass pitch | 710 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 175.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.