Norbury Avenue is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8AB is located in the Norbury Park 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 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8AJ, CR7 8AT, CR7 8AS, SW16 4JX, SW16 4JZ, CR7 8BQ, CR7 8BN, SW16 4RP, CR7 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR7 8AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 47.2% | 51.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 35.6% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 43.5% | 50.2% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.4% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.2% | 19.9% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 36% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 13% | 2.6% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.4% 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 | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 8.3% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 10.3% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 38.5% | 36.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -45.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 59.8% | 56.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 16.1% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 7.9% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 13% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.8% | 56.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 28.1% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 10.6% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 1.8% | -25.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 26% | 6.5% | 19.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norbury Avenue was 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norbury Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 492nd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-05-10 | £624,829 |
| 243 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £519,450 | 2022-12-01 | £489,858 |
| 231 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-03-15 | £466,611 |
| 211 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-03-09 | £482,164 |
| 237 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2020-04-30 | £579,375 |
CR7 8AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
CR7 8AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,029 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 | 2,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Avenue Junior School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Infant School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 2out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Windsor Road , CR7 8HJ | - not rated | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 313 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tamworth Manor High School Wide Way , CR4 1BP | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,108 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 | 2,972 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,454 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 | 1,717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 804 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Modern School 508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chestnuts | 14 St Helen's Road, Norbury | 540 yd | |
| Baba Foundation | 1330A London Road, Norbury | 575 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes | 1351 London Road, Norbury | 599 yd | |
| The Norbury Cafe | 1329 London Road, Norbury | 599 yd | |
| Cafe Aurora | 1366 - 1368 London Road, Norbury | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 599 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roti King | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 488 yd | |
| Biryani Kiing/Wrap Inn/Out Burger/Pasta Alla/Chaat Queen/DFC | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 488 yd | |
| Smok'd | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 488 yd | |
| Abby's Grill Peri Peri | 1340 London Road, Norbury | 575 yd | |
| Mr Peri's | 1336 London Road, Norbury | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 603 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 723 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 868 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 313 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 385 yd | |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.