Kynaston Avenue is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 7BU 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 Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 7BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 7BY, CR7 7BQ, CR7 7BS, CR7 7BT, CR7 7AZ, CR7 7AY, CR7 7BZ, CR7 7BN, CR7 7BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 7BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 52.5% | 53.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 7BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 34.2% | 49.8% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 32.9% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 44% | 52.4% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 8% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.4% | 14.2% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 16.4% | 11.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 36% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 11.4% | 3.6% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.9% 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% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 20.2% | 17.9% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 15.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 24.5% | 20% | -4.5% | 1.0% | 19.0% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 26.8% | 25.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -55.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 58.8% | 54.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 10.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 14.8% | 13.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 10.5% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.1% | 8.7% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.6% | 54.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 30.5% | 29.3% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 28% | 2.1% | -25.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.5% | 37.2% | -20.7% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kynaston Avenue was 98.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% higher than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kynaston Avenue has the 49th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 401st highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Kynaston Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-10-31 | £347,380 |
| 34 Kynaston Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-07-06 | £377,559 |
| 34 Kynaston Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-04-24 | £348,124 |
| 36 Kynaston Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-12-17 | £232,252 |
| 30 Kynaston Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-12-10 | £439,260 |
CR7 7BU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 7BU 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 563 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 | 1,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,722 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 | 349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 2out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 2,235 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 | 1,826 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,595 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 | 3,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,830 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 | 52 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 | 850 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 | 857 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 459 yd | |
| Place At My Table | 33 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 459 yd | |
| Brigstock House | 57 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 469 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 37 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 469 yd | |
| Finest Cafe | 336 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 321 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 459 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 613 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 683 yd | |
| The Two Brewers P.H. | The Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anny's Express | 226 Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath | 403 yd | |
| First Choice | 147 Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath | 448 yd | |
| Snack 25 | 25 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 452 yd | |
| Ying Wah Chinese Takeaway | 321 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 458 yd | |
| Grandy's Kitchen / Eugreeka! | 319 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 526 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 765 yd | |
| Lidl | 119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 809 yd | |
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 909 yd | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 38 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 187 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 420 yd |
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 658 yd |
| The Brit School For Performing Arts THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Selhurst Sports Arena DAGNALL PARK | artificial grass pitch | 826 yd |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 914 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.