St Pauls Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8NB 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 St Pauls Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8LS, CR7 8NA, CR7 8LQ, CR7 8ND, CR7 8NH, CR7 8SH, CR7 8LW, CR7 8LU, CR7 8LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR7 8NB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 47.9% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 52.1% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 47.8% | 46.9% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 34.3% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 54.6% | 55% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 12% | 14.7% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 6.1% | -10.0% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 19.1% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 37.4% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 10.8% | 1.8% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.6% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 2.4% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 19.6% | 21.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 18.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.1% | 10.2% | -4.9% | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| Other Black | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 29.7% | 34.6% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -46.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 6% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 41.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 41.3% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 21.7% | 15.8% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 14.5% | 18.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 15.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 7.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.6% | 9% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 41.3% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 40.4% | 34.8% | 9.8% | 30.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 5.1% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 8.9% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Pauls Road was 126.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% higher than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Pauls Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 278th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26A St Pauls Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-05-15 | £165,716 |
| 38 St Pauls Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-04-19 | £441,180 |
| 26A St Pauls Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-03-15 | £160,074 |
| 26A St Pauls Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-12-21 | £114,876 |
| 2 St Pauls Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-03-20 | £336,232 |
CR7 8NB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 8NB 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 703 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 | 1,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Junior School Beulah Road , CR7 8JF | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,693 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,423 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 | 3,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,065 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 | 727 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 847 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 | 1,339 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 | 1,460 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jam Rock | 9-11 Woodville Road, Thornton Heath | 179 yd | |
| Diner's Delight Cafe | 107 High Street, Thornton Heath | 297 yd | |
| Ann's Sandwich Bar | 55B Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 301 yd | |
| Sabs Delights Ltd | 36 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 321 yd | |
| His Grace Evangelical Outreach Church | 80-82 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 371 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 474 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 563 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifegrace Bookshop & Groceries / Talis Food Take Away | 80 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 156 yd | |
| Tasty African Takeaway | 99 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 174 yd | |
| Subway | 83 High Street, Thornton Heath | 335 yd | |
| Heath Noory's | 65 High Street, Thornton Heath | 335 yd | |
| KCK Takeaway | 40 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 360 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 270 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 709 yd |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 729 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.