Reservoir Close is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8FA is located in the Thornton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Reservoir Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 8FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8SU, CR7 8LB, CR7 8LA, CR7 8QD, CR7 8QB, CR7 8QA, CR7 8LD, CR7 8QE, SE25 6QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 8FA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 54.8% | 52.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 8FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 45.7% | 51.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 32.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 48.6% | 55.5% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 29.9% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 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 | 15.1% | 13.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12.8% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 39.3% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 11.5% | 3.4% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.8% 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 | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 4.4% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 20.6% | 25.1% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 22.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.2% | 20% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 19.0% |
| Other Black | 14% | 7.5% | -6.5% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 24.6% | 26.8% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -54.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 60.9% | 62.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 17.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 60.7% | 62.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 28.9% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 1.7% | -20.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reservoir Close was 112.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.1% higher than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Reservoir Close has the 34th highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 320th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Reservoir Close, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2024-06-21 | £125,369 |
| 34 Reservoir Close, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,500 | 2010-10-22 | £242,078 |
| 32 Reservoir Close, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2008-05-22 | £248,709 |
| 32 Reservoir Close, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2007-05-25 | £230,487 |
| 40 Reservoir Close, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2005-10-03 | £327,176 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 8FA 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 394 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 | 1,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Boys' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LX | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,002 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,982 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 5,402 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 | 1,201 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,211 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 | 3,519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 269 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| RHIS School (Incorporating ALTE School) Bridge House , Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road CR7 7AA | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 887 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Together Cafe At The Salvation Army Charity Shop | 66 High Street, Thornton Heath | 181 yd | |
| Efie Ni Fie | 50 High Street, Thornton Heath | 181 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 102 High Street, Thornton Heath | 181 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage Thornton Heath | 37 High Street, Thornton Heath | 213 yd | |
| Chop Better Food | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 231 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 264 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 641 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 751 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerk Chicken Cuisine Ltd | 52 High Street, Thornton Heath | 181 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 40-42 High Street, Thornton Heath | 184 yd | |
| Wong Kei | 49 High Street, Thornton Heath | 212 yd | |
| Cornfield Bakeries | 51 High Street, Thornton Heath | 212 yd | |
| Mamma's Pizza | 16 High Street, Thornton Heath | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 529 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 232 yd |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 509 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Selhurst Sports Arena DAGNALL PARK | artificial grass pitch | 1,044 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.