Brigstock Road is in Thornton Heath and in Croydon district. CR7 8RX is located in the Bensham Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8SR, CR7 7JA, CR7 7AJ, CR7 7JJ, CR7 7JG, CR7 7RL, CR7 7RS, CR7 7AQ, CR7 7AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR7 8RX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.1% | 48.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 8RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 42.4% | 45.4% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 37.5% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 55.8% | 48.1% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 38.4% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 9.9% | 19.1% | 9.2% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 12.2% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 36% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 15.9% | 4.6% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 13.6% | 11% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 10.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 6.2% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 18.5% | 11% | -7.5% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.2% | 8.2% | -7.0% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 19.5% | 30.5% | 11.0% | 81.4% | -50.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, just 42% 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 | 44.7% | 42% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 19.4% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 20.3% | 9.6% | -10.7% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 18.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 42% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.2% 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 | 44.2% | 41.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 30.2% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 12.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.7% | 7.4% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 8.2% | -15.5% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.3% | 76.7% | -26.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 10.3% | 0.5% | 9.8% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.4% | 37.2% | -21.8% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brigstock Road was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brigstock Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 446th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2024-06-03 | £1,796,121 |
| 56 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2018-02-13 | £670,655 |
CR7 8RX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Other | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 636 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 | 1,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,280 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 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Junior School Beulah Road , CR7 8JF | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Attlee Close , CR7 7FA | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,840 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,134 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 | 3,006 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 1,207 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 | 1,284 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,670 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Zone | 38 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 60 yd | |
| Sabs Delights Ltd | 36 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 76 yd | |
| Tropics' 68 | 68 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 78 yd | |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine | 23 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 107 yd | |
| Place At My Table | 33 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 107 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 381 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 593 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Express | 44 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 34 yd | |
| Greggs @Tesco | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 34 yd | |
| KCK Takeaway | 40 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 53 yd | |
| Chicken World | 92A Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 78 yd | |
| First Choice | 147 Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 34 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 327 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 346 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 996 yd |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,008 yd |
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.