Brigstock Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 7JF 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 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 7JP, CR7 7SB, CR7 6JN, CR7 7SA, CR7 6JA, CR7 7JT, CR7 6JB, CR7 6YL, CR7 7LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR7 7JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 50.3% | 41.1% | -9.2% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 41.1% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 41.5% | 49.5% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 32.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 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 | 17.1% | 26.5% | 9.4% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 9.1% | -11.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 34.6% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 10.5% | 1.9% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.7% 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 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 19.7% | 15.2% | -4.5% | 3.1% | 12.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 12.4% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.8% | 11.9% | -4.9% | 1.0% | 10.9% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 27% | 19.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -61.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, just 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 45.3% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 11.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 24.6% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 19.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.2% | 45.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 30.3% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 8.1% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.1% | 37.2% | -24.1% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brigstock 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 and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 342 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-09-08 | £211,971 |
| 360 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £441,000 | 2022-06-10 | £432,143 |
| 360 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-03-09 | £311,962 |
| 332 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-02-12 | £427,778 |
| 334 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-09-20 | £444,442 |
CR7 7JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 7JF 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 | 81 |
| Other | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,379 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 | 1,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,899 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 | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Boys' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | - not rated | 648 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Boys' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LX | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,987 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 | 2,659 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,843 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 | 2,846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 261 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 634 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 795 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 1,348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Chaska | 748 London Road, Thornton Heath | 112 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles / Burrito & Tequila | 774 London Road, Thornton Heath | 117 yd | |
| CR7 Lounge | 774 London Road, Thornton Heath | 117 yd | |
| Yaad Lyfe Vybz Restaurant | 3 Brigstock Parade, London Road | 154 yd | |
| Bawarchi | 1-2 Brigstock Parade, London Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 943 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Licious | 386 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 103 yd | |
| KFC | 744 - 746 London Road, Thornton Heath | 112 yd | |
| Tandoori Corner | 770 London Road, Thornton Heath | 119 yd | |
| Kebabi | 6 Brigstock Parade, London Road | 154 yd | |
| Xpress Grill | 844 London Road, Thornton Heath | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 119 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 198 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 337 yd | |
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 452 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 51 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 175 yd | |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 624 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 168.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.