Mayday Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 7FF is located in the West Thornton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 2010-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mayday Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 7HQ, CR7 7HL, CR7 7YG, CR0 2SS, CR0 3PF, CR7 7YE, CR7 6AR, CR7 7HN, CR0 9BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 7FF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.7% of the population 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 | 58.1% | 59.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 8.7% |
| Male | 41.9% | 40.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -8.7% |
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 7FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 58.1% | 55.9% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 26.6% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 9% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 50.2% | 52.9% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 34.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 15.7% | 16.8% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 10% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 17.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 41.1% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.1% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 19.7% | 15.5% | -4.2% | 2.5% | 13.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.6% | 23.7% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 22.7% |
| Other Black | 7.3% | 10.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 9.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 29.8% | 22.3% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -59.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 60.2% | 58.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 15.6% | 13.3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.5% | 57.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 30.3% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.6% | 3.3% | -13.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 2.9% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayday Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bensham Manor average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 88 Dakota House, 7 Mayday Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-02-02 | £260,563 |
| Flat 63 Dakota House, 7 Mayday Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2023-05-31 | £251,833 |
| Flat 4 Dakota House, 7 Mayday Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £49,250 | 2010-07-02 | £81,877 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 7FF 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,596 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 | 1,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Infant School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 2out of 4 | 746 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Park Primary School 49 St James Road , CR0 2UR | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 3,413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,742 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,377 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 663 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mannys Cafe | 32 Mayday Road, Thornton Heath | 72 yd | |
| Real Taste Of India | 466 London Road, Croydon | 117 yd | |
| PGMC Cafe | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 138 yd | |
| Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 138 yd | |
| MyTime Croydon | The Hermitage, 17 Dunheved Road South | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 509 yd | |
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh And Tasty | 476 London Road, Croydon | 117 yd | |
| Bensham Chicken | 126 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 302 yd | |
| Wok Express | 107 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 304 yd | |
| Rotti Mama | 341 London Road, Croydon | 378 yd | |
| Hungry Corner | 311 London Road, Croydon | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 138 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 302 yd | |
| Tesco | 369 - 373 London Road, Croydon | 306 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 727 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 674 yd | |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 690 yd | |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 705 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Easygym (London West Croydon) 99-101 99-101 London Road | health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon LONDON ROAD | 1,075 yd | |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 1,093 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 | 98.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.9% |
| 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 | 1.1% |
| Median download speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 111.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.