Meadow View Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 7HA is located in the West Thornton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow View Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 7JX, CR7 7HF, CR7 7HG, CR7 7JU, CR7 7HJ, CR7 7HY, CR7 7HZ, CR7 7HR, CR7 7JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 7HA is primarily male, with 56.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 43.1% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 52.6% | 56.9% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 7HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 41.7% | 53% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 37.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 56.1% | 59.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 30.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 12.4% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.6% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 45.2% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 14.2% | 5.2% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.6% 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 | 10.5% | 13% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 13.2% | 11.1% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 26.1% | 19.5% | -6.6% | 1.0% | 18.5% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 24.4% | 22.6% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -58.8% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 60.3% | 56.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 15.7% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.5% | 9.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 56.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 28.5% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 4.1% | -7.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 6% | -17.0% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow View Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the West Thornton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Meadow View Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-01-05 | £379,085 |
| 21 Meadow View Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2023-06-30 | £583,774 |
| 1 Meadow View Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-07-30 | £416,143 |
| 27 Meadow View Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-01-07 | £367,006 |
| 3 Meadow View Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £371,500 | 2019-11-22 | £409,444 |
CR7 7HA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 7HA 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,326 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 | 1,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 2out of 4 | 363 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Attlee Close , CR7 7FA | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 2out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 2,236 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 | 2,593 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,593 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 | 3,045 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,910 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 | 727 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 1,525 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaad Lyfe Vybz Restaurant | 3 Brigstock Parade, London Road | 324 yd | |
| Bawarchi | 1-2 Brigstock Parade, London Road | 324 yd | |
| Desi Chaska | 748 London Road, Thornton Heath | 371 yd | |
| PGMC Cafe | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 382 yd | |
| Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 842 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 907 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabi | 6 Brigstock Parade, London Road | 324 yd | |
| Boba Licious | 386 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 353 yd | |
| KFC | 744 - 746 London Road, Thornton Heath | 371 yd | |
| Wok Express | 107 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 382 yd | |
| Bensham Chicken | 126 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 382 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 421 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 434 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 515 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 394 yd | |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 908 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 1,052 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,088 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.