Hunter Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8QJ 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 Hunter Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8QG, CR7 8QL, CR7 8QN, CR7 8LP, CR7 8QW, CR7 8QX, CR7 8LL, CR7 8NL, CR7 8JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR7 8QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 48.6% | 49.3% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.7% | -0.7% | 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 8QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 41.7% | 45.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 36.2% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 46.9% | 49.6% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 36.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 14.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 15.6% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 40.1% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.3% 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 | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 2.8% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 28.6% | 23.2% | -5.4% | 1.0% | 22.2% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| White | 27.6% | 31.3% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -50.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 59.1% 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 | 62.1% | 59.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 14.6% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 8.9% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 5% | -4.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.4% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 59.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 29.6% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 19.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.1% | 3.2% | -28.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hunter Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Hunter Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2026-01-28 | £543,550 |
| 11 Hunter Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-10-10 | £340,229 |
| 49 Hunter Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-03-31 | £423,603 |
| 45 Hunter Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £516,700 | 2024-03-07 | £530,433 |
| 1 Hunter Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2021-12-22 | £481,152 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 735 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 | 1,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,628 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 | 383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , CR7 8NJ | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Junior School Beulah Road , CR7 8JF | 2out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Selhurst Boys' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LX | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,949 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 5,427 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 | 1,306 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,555 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 | 3,375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 358 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RHIS School (Incorporating ALTE School) Bridge House , Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road CR7 7AA | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 58 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 471 yd | |
| Mundo Lusitano | 60 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 471 yd | |
| His Grace Evangelical Outreach Church | 80-82 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 473 yd | |
| Jam Rock | 9-11 Woodville Road, Thornton Heath | 482 yd | |
| Ruby Spice | 125 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 541 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 607 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 839 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifegrace Bookshop & Groceries / Talis Food Take Away | 80 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 469 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 56 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 471 yd | |
| Memories Restaurant | 117 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 501 yd | |
| Jerk Chicken Cuisine Ltd | 52 High Street, Thornton Heath | 507 yd | |
| Tasty African Takeaway | 99 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 719 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 486 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 966 yd | |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 1,081 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.