Kenley Gardens is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 7DD 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 Kenley Gardens, Thornton Heath, CR7 7DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 7DL, CR7 7DH, CR7 7DP, CR7 7DJ, CR7 7DG, CR7 7DS, CR7 7DN, CR7 7HT, CR7 7DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR7 7DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.6% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.4% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 41.1% | 36.7% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 42.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 10.8% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 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 | 49.4% | 44.1% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 39.4% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.7% | 19.1% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 31.5% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
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 | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 13.8% | 8.1% | -5.7% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 10.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.2% | 21.7% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 20.7% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 23.9% | 20.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -60.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 57.2% | 53.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 6% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 10.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 14.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.4% | 11.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56% | 53.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 33.3% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 23.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 3.4% | -22.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9% | 37.2% | -28.2% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.9% | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenley Gardens was 221.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.1% higher than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kenley Gardens has the 18th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 116th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Kenley Gardens, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-13 | £403,900 |
| 4 Kenley Gardens, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-07-22 | £466,543 |
| 5 Kenley Gardens, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-02-10 | £374,924 |
| 15 Kenley Gardens, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2021-09-29 | £452,502 |
| 18 Kenley Gardens, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-02-05 | £408,047 |
CR7 7DD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7DD 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 993 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 | 1,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,363 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 | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Boys' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,888 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,321 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 | 2,260 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 5,358 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 | 2,797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 403 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 857 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigstock House | 57 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 346 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 37 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 346 yd | |
| Thornton Heath Evangelical Church | 2 Malvern Road, Thornton Heath | 456 yd | |
| Tropics' 68 | 68 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 485 yd | |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine | 23 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 488 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 931 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 1,045 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Wok | 244 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 148 yd | |
| Whip & Flip | 43-43A Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 396 yd | |
| Patty Palace | 41 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 404 yd | |
| Melfort Fish Bar | 7 Melfort Road, Thornton Heath | 450 yd | |
| Chicken World | 92A Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 587 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 589 yd | |
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 615 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 616 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 321 yd |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 504 yd |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 700 yd | |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 885 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.