Grange Park Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8QA 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 Grange Park Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8QE, CR7 8LB, CR7 8LA, CR7 8LJ, CR7 8FA, CR7 8LN, CR7 8LD, CR7 8LF, CR7 8QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR7 8QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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% | 55.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 45% | 44.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 8QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 43.4% | 52.6% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 30.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 43.5% | 51.4% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 35.5% | -7.4% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 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 | 18.1% | 17.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 14.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 31.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 11.2% | 6.3% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.4% 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 | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 12.4% | 22.8% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 20.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 23% | 13.9% | -9.1% | 1.0% | 12.9% |
| Other Black | 8.5% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 32.3% | 28.4% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -53.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 54.9% 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 | 61.6% | 54.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 12.5% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 12.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.1% | 10.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61% | 54.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 29.1% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 3% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Park Road was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Park Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 159th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First And Second Floor Flat 20 Grange Park Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-11-17 | £266,510 |
| 62 Grange Park Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-10-31 | £334,670 |
| 72 Grange Park Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £235,500 | 2024-04-26 | £238,589 |
| 44 Grange Park Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-05-31 | £315,340 |
| 70A Grange Park Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-04-28 | £277,579 |
CR7 8QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8QA 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 377 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 | 1,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,998 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 | 519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 546 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 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,674 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 | 2,893 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,690 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 5,291 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 | 1,308 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,195 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 | 3,425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,399 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 | 159 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 216 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 328 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 | 628 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 804 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 | 144 yd | |
| Efie Ni Fie | 50 High Street, Thornton Heath | 144 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 102 High Street, Thornton Heath | 144 yd | |
| Chop Better Food | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 170 yd | |
| Blue & Orange Cafe Bar | 85 High Street, Thornton Heath | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 170 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 298 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 538 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 829 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerk Chicken Cuisine Ltd | 52 High Street, Thornton Heath | 144 yd | |
| Wong Kei | 49 High Street, Thornton Heath | 180 yd | |
| Cornfield Bakeries | 51 High Street, Thornton Heath | 180 yd | |
| Subway | 83 High Street, Thornton Heath | 187 yd | |
| Heath Noory's | 65 High Street, Thornton Heath | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 423 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 132 yd |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 598 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 776 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,067 yd |
| Selhurst Sports Arena DAGNALL PARK | artificial grass pitch | 1,072 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.