Green Lane is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8BA 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 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8DT, CR7 8BG, CR7 8HU, CR7 8BB, CR7 8DN, CR7 8HB, CR7 8HP, CR7 8HQ, CR7 8DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 8BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 51.9% | 55.7% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 44.3% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 | 42.3% | 39.4% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 44.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 46% | 50.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16.6% | 17.2% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 37.6% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.7% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.9% 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 | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 17% | 16.1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 13.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 15.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 13.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 11.7% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 31.3% | 19.9% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -61.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 57.1% | 54.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 16.8% | 15.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 13.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 11.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 54.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 34.6% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 24.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 2.9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.3% | 2.9% | -28.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.8% | 37.2% | -23.4% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 86.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% higher than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Green Lane has the 48th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 471st highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 14 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-04-04 | £276,713 |
| Ground Floor Shop 10 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2017-03-31 | £1,985 |
| 10 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2017-03-31 | £1,985 |
| Flat 8 14 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £192,500 | 2007-04-13 | £291,743 |
| Flat 4 14 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-02-06 | £268,295 |
CR7 8BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 72 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,693 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 | 2,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,030 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 | 298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Livingstone Academy Northwood Road , CR7 8HX | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Junior School Beulah Road , CR7 8JF | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,495 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,328 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 | 2,236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,549 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 | 300 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 11 yd | |
| Karim's Delicious Cafe | 18 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 113 yd | |
| Teggz Kitchen | 20 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 113 yd | |
| Smokey Grill | 38 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 113 yd | |
| Ruby Spice | 125 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Fried Chicken | 10 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 11 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 30 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 113 yd | |
| New Silver Sea | 165 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath | 533 yd | |
| Memories Restaurant | 117 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 569 yd | |
| Fish N Fry | 109 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 319 yd | |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| Downsview Primary School BIGGIN WAY | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Biggin Woods COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 951 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.