Parchmore Way is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8HL 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 Parchmore Way, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8DX, CR7 8HQ, CR7 8HB, CR7 8HH, CR7 8HA, CR7 8DB, CR7 8FJ, CR7 8HF, CR7 8HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 8HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 55.6% | 54.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 44.4% | 45.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 8HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 42.9% | 49.2% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 24.6% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 17.6% | 12.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 53.1% | 52.3% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 29.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 8.3% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 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 | 22% | 21.7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.1% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 30.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 12.5% | 3.5% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28% 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 | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 14.9% | 23.1% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 20.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.4% | 15.7% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 14.7% |
| Other Black | 9.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 37.3% | 28% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -53.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 63.5% | 62.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 62.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 26.3% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 1.5% | -9.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 1.5% | -16.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.3% | 37.2% | -19.9% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 16.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Not answered | 12.4% | 6.0% | 6.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parchmore Way was 196.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.8% higher than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Parchmore Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 142nd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 116.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Parchmore Way, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-05-09 | £223,238 |
| 6 Parchmore Way, Thornton Heath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-11-25 | £259,286 |
| 7 Parchmore Way, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-01-27 | £270,462 |
| 1 Parchmore Way, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-08-24 | £289,519 |
| 9 Parchmore Way, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £44,602 | 2018-07-27 | £42,111 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 8HL 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 | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,351 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 | 2,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,700 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 Windsor Road , CR7 8HJ | - not rated | 186 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School St. James the Great School , Windsor Road CR7 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Junior School Beulah Road , CR7 8JF | 2out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | 2out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary School Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | - not rated | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,345 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,938 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,817 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 | 2,142 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,048 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 | 2,559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 75 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 1,416 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 | 241 yd | |
| Karim's Delicious Cafe | 18 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 341 yd | |
| Teggz Kitchen | 20 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 341 yd | |
| Smokey Grill | 38 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 341 yd | |
| Ruby Spice | 125 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Fried Chicken | 10 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 241 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 30 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 341 yd | |
| Memories Restaurant | 117 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 342 yd | |
| Fish N Fry | 109 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 397 yd | |
| Bubble Blend | 121 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 463 yd | |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,032 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,044 yd |
| Downsview Primary School BIGGIN WAY | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.