Zermatt Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 7BL 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 Zermatt Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 7BD, CR7 7RY, CR7 7RZ, CR7 7BH, CR7 7BQ, CR7 7BN, CR7 7AH, CR7 7BB, CR7 7BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR7 7BL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 51.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.6% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 38.9% | 40.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 40.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 53.1% | 48.6% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.3% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 17.1% | 19.3% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 37.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 11.7% | 5.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.2% 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% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 12.9% | 13.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 13.8% | 15.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 14.2% |
| Black African | 14.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.6% | 13% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 12.0% |
| Other Black | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 24.8% | 22.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -59.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 50.8% 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 | 53.4% | 50.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 13.5% | 13.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 20.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.8% | 50.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 36.4% | 32.4% | 9.8% | 26.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 3.2% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 2.9% | -25.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.1% | 37.2% | -24.1% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 14.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Zermatt Road was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Zermatt Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 130th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Zermatt Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-11-11 | £372,762 |
| 43 Zermatt Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-04-29 | £436,235 |
| 27 Zermatt Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-02-07 | £385,416 |
| 49 Zermatt Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2020-12-11 | £433,020 |
| 37 Zermatt Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2019-06-18 | £369,683 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 7BL 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,629 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 | 471 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Attlee Close , CR7 7FA | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Infant School Attlee Close , CR7 7FA | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Junior School Atlee Close , CR7 7FA | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Boys' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LX | - not rated | 771 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stanley Technical High School for Boys Davidson Road , CR0 6DD | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,833 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,780 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,711 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 | - not rated | 3,322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,719 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 | 4out of 4 | 123 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 248 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 507 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| RHIS School (Incorporating ALTE School) Bridge House , Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road CR7 7AA | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 593 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agrobeso African Cuisine | 23 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 260 yd | |
| Place At My Table | 33 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 260 yd | |
| Brigstock House | 57 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 260 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 37 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 260 yd | |
| Tropics' 68 | 68 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 260 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 506 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 538 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anny's Express | 226 Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath | 249 yd | |
| Patty Palace | 41 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 250 yd | |
| Whip & Flip | 43-43A Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 253 yd | |
| Snack 25 | 25 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 254 yd | |
| Smacks Hamburgers | 31 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 347 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 861 yd | |
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 977 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 985 yd | |
| Lidl | 119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 127 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 230 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| The Brit School For Performing Arts THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| Selhurst Sports Arena DAGNALL PARK | artificial grass pitch | 996 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 1,042 yd | |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,053 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 234.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.