Knowland Mews is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8FQ is located in the Thornton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 2018-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knowland Mews, Thornton Heath, CR7 8FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8RJ, CR7 8RR, CR7 8SD, CR7 8RG, CR7 8SB, CR7 8RE, CR7 8RF, CR7 8SE, CR7 8RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 8FQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 57.5% | 54.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 42.5% | 45.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 8FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 44.2% | 47.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 38.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 51.3% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 23.8% | -12.6% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 16.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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% | 24% | 8.0% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 11.3% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 34.8% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.5% 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 | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 17.8% | 15.3% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 25.5% | 25.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 24.5% |
| Other Black | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 23% | 19.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -61.9% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 12% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 10.4% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 57.8% | 51.9% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 19.5% | 9.6% | -9.9% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 13.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 14.9% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 13.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 51.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 30.8% | 27.8% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 5.4% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 5.4% | -17.1% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.2% | 37.2% | -27.0% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 24.4% | 6.5% | 17.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowland Mews was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% lower than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knowland Mews has the 39th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 473rd highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Knowland Mews, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £554,000 | 2024-03-09 | £568,675 |
| 3 Knowland Mews, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £565,000 | 2019-01-25 | £633,237 |
| 5 Knowland Mews, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2019-01-16 | £619,263 |
| 4 Knowland Mews, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £580,000 | 2018-12-19 | £644,444 |
| 1 Knowland Mews, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £575,000 | 2018-11-20 | £637,515 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 8FQ 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 | 103 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Other | 27 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 14 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 | 879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,347 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 | 4out of 4 | 228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Attlee Close , CR7 7FA | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Alverston Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LR | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,258 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 | 1,269 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 613 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 | 631 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 | 770 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Nursing Home | 7A Zion Place, Thornton Heath | 65 yd | |
| Yah-So | 442 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 101 yd | |
| Delly's | 434 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 121 yd | |
| Choppin Centre | 9 High Street, Thornton Heath | 222 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage Thornton Heath | 37 High Street, Thornton Heath | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 191 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 341 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 448 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 539 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mak's Chinese Takeaway | 432 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 101 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 424 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 101 yd | |
| Koover Chinese Take Away | 29 High Street, Thornton Heath | 222 yd | |
| Bukalicious | 15 High Street, Thornton Heath | 222 yd | |
| Mamma's Pizza | 16 High Street, Thornton Heath | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 614 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 615 yd | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 38 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 923 yd | |
| Lidl | 119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 443 yd |
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Selhurst Sports Arena DAGNALL PARK | artificial grass pitch | 605 yd |
| The Brit School For Performing Arts THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 867 yd |
| Heavers Farm Primary School DINSDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 962 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.