London Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 7PJ 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 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 6JE, CR7 7NA, CR7 7NB, CR7 7PG, CR7 7PH, CR7 7PD, CR7 6JT, CR7 6JF, CR7 7NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 7PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents 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 | 48.1% | 53.2% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 46.8% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 38.8% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 41.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 52.1% | 52.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 35.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.2% | 21.1% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.1% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 33.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 21.8% | 5.7% | -16.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 14.4% | 11.1% | -3.3% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Black African | 19.7% | 15.4% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 12.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.4% | 20.8% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 19.8% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 19.9% | 16.5% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -64.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 45.9% 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 | 46.8% | 45.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 11.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 17.8% | 15.5% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 12.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.3% | 17.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.8% 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 | 46% | 45.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 32.8% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 23.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 9% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 4.7% | -19.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.6% | 37.2% | -27.6% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
London Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 464th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 990 London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £702,000 | 2024-02-08 | £710,421 |
| 988 London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,500 | 2022-04-19 | £437,202 |
| 994 London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-09-03 | £519,051 |
| 990 London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2018-09-24 | £476,124 |
| 984 London Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2018-06-21 | £407,642 |
CR7 7PJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,836 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 | 2,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,791 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 | 308 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 2out of 4 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 2out of 4 | 722 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,064 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,646 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 | 1,997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,687 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 2,298 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 | 2,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Pizza | 1035 London Road, Thornton Heath | 138 yd | |
| Halwa Poori House | 1033 London Road, Thornton Heath | 138 yd | |
| Fatimas Glacier Cafe | 1031 London Road, Thornton Heath | 138 yd | |
| Cake Walk | 1025 London Road, Thornton Heath | 138 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurant, 939 London Road | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 441 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeung Express | 1053 London Road, Thornton Heath | 226 yd | |
| Island Favourite | 1059 London Road, Thornton Heath | 226 yd | |
| Chicken Maxx | 1058 London Road, Thornton Heath | 230 yd | |
| Rodeo's Burgers & Shakes | 1064 London Road, Thornton Heath | 230 yd | |
| Tanky's Burgers And Shakes | 1075 London Road, Thornton Heath | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 276 yd | |
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 306 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 603 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 668 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 231 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 698 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 790 yd | |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 997 yd | |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 1,052 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.