Warlingham Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 7DF 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 Warlingham Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 7DE, CR7 7DT, CR7 7DX, CR7 7DS, CR7 7DU, CR7 7DB, CR7 7DD, CR7 7DN, CR7 7DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR7 7DF 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 | 51.5% | 51.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.1% | -0.4% | 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 | 43.3% | 36.3% | -7.0% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 50.4% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 36.9% | 49.4% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 46% | 35.1% | -10.9% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.2% | 17% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 39.3% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 10% | 2% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 12.6% | 6.8% | -5.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 19.6% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% |
| Other Asian | 15.9% | 7.1% | -8.8% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 19.1% | 22.4% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 21.4% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 22.3% | 19.3% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -62.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 54.3% 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% | 54.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 10.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21% | 16.5% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 8.7% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.1% | 54.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 34.2% | 31.3% | 9.8% | 24.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 3.4% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.8% | 1.6% | -28.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.6% | 37.2% | -27.6% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 21.7% | 6.5% | 15.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warlingham Road was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Warlingham Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 109th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Warlingham Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-10-15 | £442,395 |
| 33 Warlingham Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2019-08-19 | £403,430 |
| 45 Warlingham Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-07-19 | £433,957 |
| 45 Warlingham Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-08-05 | £444,551 |
| 37 Warlingham Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2016-06-24 | £480,592 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 7DF 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,101 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 | 1,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,366 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 | 432 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 2out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 2out of 4 | 687 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School St. James the Great School , Windsor Road CR7 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,336 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,235 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 | 2,613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,190 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 | 723 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 1,594 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 | 1,624 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Free schools special | Yes | 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 | 332 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 37 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 332 yd | |
| Tropics' 68 | 68 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 434 yd | |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine | 23 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 449 yd | |
| Place At My Table | 33 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 449 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 878 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 1,023 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 1,081 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Wok | 244 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 272 yd | |
| Melfort Fish Bar | 7 Melfort Road, Thornton Heath | 367 yd | |
| Whip & Flip | 43-43A Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 370 yd | |
| Patty Palace | 41 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 377 yd | |
| Chicken World | 92A Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 530 yd | |
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 675 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 706 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 723 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 352 yd |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 505 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 820 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 824 yd | |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 1,083 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 | 222.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.