Foxley Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 7DS 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 Foxley Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 7DN, CR7 7DX, CR7 7DF, CR7 7DU, CR7 7DQ, CR7 7DE, CR7 7DW, CR7 7DD, CR7 7DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR7 7DS 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 Foxley Road was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Foxley Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 190th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Foxley Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-04-16 | £428,880 |
| 10 Foxley Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2015-12-11 | £507,437 |
| 18 Foxley Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2012-12-14 | £384,587 |
| 10 Foxley Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2008-03-26 | £553,433 |
| 8 Foxley Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2004-05-25 | £436,951 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 7DS 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 | 1,044 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 | 1,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,372 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 | 487 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Boys' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 3out of 4 | 659 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 | 1,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 1,882 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 | 1,938 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,916 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,286 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 | 2,293 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 5,395 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 | 2,695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,275 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 | 513 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 860 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 | 401 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 37 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 401 yd | |
| Thornton Heath Evangelical Church | 2 Malvern Road, Thornton Heath | 459 yd | |
| Tropics' 68 | 68 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 513 yd | |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine | 23 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 526 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 958 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Wok | 244 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 266 yd | |
| Whip & Flip | 43-43A Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 443 yd | |
| Melfort Fish Bar | 7 Melfort Road, Thornton Heath | 449 yd | |
| Patty Palace | 41 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 451 yd | |
| Chicken World | 92A Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 593 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 610 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 639 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 651 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 405 yd |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 430 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 761 yd | |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 1,092 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 | 180.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.