Norbury Avenue is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8AP 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 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8AG, SW16 4LF, CR7 8BP, SW16 4JY, CR7 8BQ, CR7 8BN, SW16 4RT, SW16 4JZ, SW16 4JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR7 8AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 8AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 48.3% | 48% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 32.6% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 43.8% | 38.8% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.5% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 16.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 31.5% | 25.5% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 12.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 13.6% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 27.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.4% 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 | 7.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 13.1% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.3% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 16.2% |
| Other Black | 9.3% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 37.4% | 26.4% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -55.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 68% | 61.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 61.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 33.1% | 32.0% | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 0.9% | -25.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.6% | 37.2% | -20.6% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 29.8% | 6.5% | 23.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norbury Avenue was 128.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% higher than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norbury Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 268th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-01-27 | £342,948 |
| 133 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-10-31 | £384,297 |
| 171 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2020-11-25 | £507,578 |
| 169 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-10-27 | £434,824 |
| 147 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2016-02-26 | £426,186 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 8AP 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,718 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 | 2,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,978 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 Windsor Road , CR7 8HJ | - not rated | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School St. James the Great School , Windsor Road CR7 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Junior School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Infant School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 2out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 608 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | 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 | 1,768 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,341 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,236 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 | 2,690 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,173 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 | 1,990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,244 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 | 583 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Chinese Take-Away | 8 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 483 yd | |
| Karim's Delicious Cafe | 18 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 490 yd | |
| Teggz Kitchen | 20 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 490 yd | |
| Smokey Grill | 38 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 490 yd | |
| Somomo Ltd | 1166 London Road, Norbury | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 712 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Fried Chicken | 10 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 483 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 30 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 490 yd | |
| Roti King | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 727 yd | |
| Biryani Kiing/Wrap Inn/Out Burger/Pasta Alla/Chaat Queen/DFC | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 727 yd | |
| Smok'd | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 773 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 862 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 167 yd | |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 564 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 926 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 998 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.