Athole Terrace is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8DX 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 Athole Terrace, Thornton Heath, CR7 8DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8DB, CR7 8HL, CR7 8HQ, CR7 8FJ, CR7 8HA, CR7 8FN, CR7 8HB, CR7 8PD, CR7 8HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 8DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 52.3% | 55.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 44.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 8DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 52.8% | 51.1% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 35.3% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 52.6% | 50% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 38.4% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 11.6% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 13.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 45.3% | 22.2% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.9% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.6% 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% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 1.2% | -4.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 21.9% | 23.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 20.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.5% | 22.8% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 21.8% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 25.5% | 28.6% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -52.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 60.9% | 60.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 14.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.9% | 60.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 30.5% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 2.6% | -9.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 1.2% | -20.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Athole Terrace was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.1% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Athole Terrace has the 49th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 413th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Bensham Grove, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-09-07 | £144,990 |
| 5B Athole Terrace, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-12-02 | £425,638 |
| 121 Bensham Grove, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-09-23 | £383,108 |
| 8 Athole Terrace, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-03-23 | £366,910 |
| 5A Athole Terrace, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2017-12-18 | £954,538 |
CR7 8DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
CR7 8DX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 8DX 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,444 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 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,793 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 | 178 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Junior School Beulah Road , CR7 8JF | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Livingstone Academy Northwood Road , CR7 8HX | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,324 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 | 2,225 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,133 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 | 2,487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,280 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 | 31 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,961 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 | 280 yd | |
| Ruby Spice | 125 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 300 yd | |
| Karim's Delicious Cafe | 18 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 374 yd | |
| Teggz Kitchen | 20 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 374 yd | |
| Smokey Grill | 38 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Fried Chicken | 10 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 280 yd | |
| Memories Restaurant | 117 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 300 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 30 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 374 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 56 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 387 yd | |
| New Silver Sea | 165 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 105 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 528 yd | |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,014 yd |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Downsview Primary School BIGGIN WAY | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.