Norbury Avenue is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8AA is located in the Thornton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8AH, CR7 8AQ, CR7 8BX, CR7 8AR, CR7 8JH, CR7 8AW, CR7 8AU, CR7 8AD, CR7 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 8AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 54.9% | 54.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 45.1% | 45.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 8AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 59.6% | 50.4% | -9.2% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 32.7% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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% | 49.7% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 31.1% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 15.6% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 25.2% | 25% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 12.9% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 13.3% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 12.8% | 3.4% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.9% 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 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 16.5% | 15.8% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.8% | 12.2% | -6.6% | 1.0% | 11.2% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 38.3% | 31.9% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -49.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
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 | 64.3% | 54.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 11.6% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 15.8% | 16.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 54.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 30.4% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 11.3% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 3% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.2% | 0.9% | -24.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 19.7% | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norbury Avenue was 170.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.6% higher than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norbury Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 184th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% 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 Sunderland Court, 2A Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-03-31 | £207,878 |
| Flat 1B 2 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-13 | £227,007 |
| 3 Sunderland Court, 2A Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-09-18 | £264,281 |
| 1 Sunderland Court, 2A Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-04-30 | £258,082 |
| 2 Sunderland Court, 2A Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-09-24 | £153,821 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,068 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 | 1,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School St. James the Great School , Windsor Road CR7 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Junior School Beulah Road , CR7 8JF | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,107 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,622 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 | 2,601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 1,683 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 | 1,776 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann's Sandwich Bar | 55B Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 130 yd | |
| Better Taste Cuisine | 77 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 284 yd | |
| His Grace Evangelical Outreach Church | 80-82 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 306 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 58 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 333 yd | |
| Mundo Lusitano | 60 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 572 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 744 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish N Fry | 109 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 211 yd | |
| Bubble Blend | 121 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 212 yd | |
| Tasty African Takeaway | 99 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 245 yd | |
| Lifegrace Bookshop & Groceries / Talis Food Take Away | 80 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 271 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 56 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 525 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 713 yd |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 744 yd | |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 881 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 955 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 177.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.