Camden Way is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8AX 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 Camden Way, Thornton Heath, CR7 8AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8AE, CR7 8AZ, CR7 8AY, CR7 8AD, CR7 8AL, CR7 8HG, CR7 8AU, CR7 8HE, CR7 8AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 8AX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 54.3% | 53% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 8AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 42.4% | 49.5% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 34.4% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 39.3% | 46.4% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 35.9% | -7.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 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 | 28.1% | 27.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 25.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 11.5% | 4.6% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.8% 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 | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 12% | 17.8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 15.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.1% | 13.3% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 12.3% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 44.4% | 32.8% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -48.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 70.9% | 56.2% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 10.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 13.9% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 56.5% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 33.5% | 32.0% | 9.8% | 23.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 2.5% | -20.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Camden Way was 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Camden Way has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 390th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Camden Way, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-06-29 | £393,980 |
| 1 Camden Way, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-03-05 | £390,210 |
| 11 Camden Way, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2018-11-30 | £452,922 |
| 3 Camden Way, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2014-08-15 | £470,047 |
| 11 Camden Way, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2009-09-09 | £447,472 |
CR7 8AX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 8AX 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,304 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 | 2,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,855 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 | 232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Junior School Beulah Road , CR7 8JF | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,411 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 | 2,294 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,842 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 | 2,393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,226 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 | 415 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,228 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 | 1,922 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 | 2,015 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 329 yd | |
| Better Taste Cuisine | 77 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 357 yd | |
| His Grace Evangelical Outreach Church | 80-82 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 398 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 58 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 408 yd | |
| Mundo Lusitano | 60 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 801 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 976 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish N Fry | 109 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 294 yd | |
| Bubble Blend | 121 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 297 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 56 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 408 yd | |
| Memories Restaurant | 117 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 447 yd | |
| Tasty African Takeaway | 99 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 763 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 504 yd | |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 876 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 914 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.