Hythe Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8QR 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 Hythe Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8QY, SE25 6TG, CR7 8QX, CR7 8QP, CR7 8QZ, CR7 8QQ, CR7 8QW, CR7 8QS, SE25 6TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR7 8QR has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 50% | 47% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 50% | 53% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 8QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 46.3% | 50.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 30.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 49.5% | 45.7% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.5% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 17.1% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 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 | 15.4% | 18.5% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 16.8% | 4.8% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.6% | 12% | -12.6% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 30.4% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.3% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 16.8% | 20.2% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 17.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 33.6% | 22.7% | -10.9% | 1.0% | 21.7% |
| Other Black | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 24.1% | 34.3% | 10.2% | 81.4% | -47.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 68.2% | 58.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 16.2% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 15% | 9.8% | -5.2% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| 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 | 66.4% | 58.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 1.7% | -22.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 65.1% | 46.2% | 18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hythe Road was 59.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hythe Road has the 51st lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 422nd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Hythe Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £476,400 | 2024-06-18 | £482,115 |
| 69 Hythe Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2023-02-03 | £396,441 |
| 53 Hythe Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2021-06-28 | £296,609 |
| 49 Hythe Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,400 | 2019-07-15 | £4,512 |
| 47 Hythe Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2017-06-06 | £221,732 |
CR7 8QR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR7 8QR 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 | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 940 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 | 1,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,427 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 | 391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Junior School Beulah Road , CR7 8JF | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Livingstone Academy Northwood Road , CR7 8HX | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 921 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 | 1,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Community 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 | 1,385 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,760 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 | 3,327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,954 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 | 816 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Spice | 125 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 581 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 58 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 591 yd | |
| Mundo Lusitano | 60 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 591 yd | |
| His Grace Evangelical Outreach Church | 80-82 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 604 yd | |
| Better Taste Cuisine | 77 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 721 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 749 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 1,039 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memories Restaurant | 117 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 581 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 56 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 591 yd | |
| Lifegrace Bookshop & Groceries / Talis Food Take Away | 80 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath | 648 yd | |
| Jerk Chicken Cuisine Ltd | 52 High Street, Thornton Heath | 680 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 40-42 High Street, Thornton Heath | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 736 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 253 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 777 yd | |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.