Area Information for London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY

London Road in Thornton Heath is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the West Thornton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Croydon West. This page combines information for the address London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CR7 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for CR7 6AY.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Croydon
Ward West Thornton
Constituency Croydon West * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 2 property sales in London Road, CR7 6AY since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (West Thornton), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 217 crimes were reported within half a mile of CR7 6AY.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY:

Dunheved Road North, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AX
Dunheved Road South, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AD
Dunheved Road North, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AH
Sharland Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AN
Dunheved Road South, Thornton Heath, CR7 6FA
Dunheved Road West, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AP

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CR7 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 2 property sales in London Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing London Road, Thornton Heath consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 8
Terraced 7
Flat (Purpose-Built) 78
Flat (Converted) 23
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 4
Residence in Commercial Building 40
Caravan/Park/Temporary 16
Total 180
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London Road, Thornton Heath contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 52% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 9
Owned with Mortgage 8
Shared Ownership 3
Rented: From Council 72
Rented: Other Social 23
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 44
Rented: Other 12
Rent Free 11
Total 182

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 66
Two People 41
Three People 34
Four People 24
Five People 12
Six People 0
Seven People 3
8+ People 0
Total 180

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London Road, Thornton Heath consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 66
Family Household 103
Other Household 13
Total 182

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 30
Deprived In One Dimension 45
Deprived In Two Dimensions 65
Deprived In Three Dimensions 32
Deprived In Four Dimensions 9
Total 181

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Croydon West constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 201
Female 247
Total 448

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around CR7 6AY has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 30% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 56
5-9 47
10-14 31
15-19 30
20-24 31
25-29 42
30-34 31
35-39 37
40-44 36
45-49 24
50-54 25
55-59 24
60-64 13
65-69 7
70-74 1
75-79 5
80-84 3
85+ 5
Total 448

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CR7 6AY does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 160
Married 98
Separated 15
Divorced 29
Widowed 7
Total 309

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 205
Good 147
Fair 73
Bad 14
Very Bad 7
Total 446

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 83
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 33
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 27
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 64
No GCSEs or Equivalent 79
Other 10
Total 308

Ethnic Group Embed This

London Road, Thornton Heath can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 25% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 114
Mixed Ethnicity 35
Indian 15
Pakistani 104
Bangladeshi 8
Chinese 1
Other Asian 10
Black African 76
Black Caribbean 36
Other Black/African/Caribbean 16
Arab 8
Other 25
Total 448

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London Road, Thornton Heath), 54% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 243
European Union 33
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 55
Middle East and Asia 83
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 26
British Overseas Territories 2
Total 447

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 243
10+ Years 93
5-10 Years 51
2-5 Years 41
Less Than 2 Years 20
Total 448

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CR7 6AY.

Passport(s) Held
None 73
United Kingdom 244
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 59
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 22
Middle East or Asia 34
North America or Caribbean 9
Central and South America 1
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 95
Christian 163
Buddhist 0
Hindu 11
Jewish 0
Muslim 143
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 35
Total 448

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 56
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 41
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 16
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 12
Unemployed 30
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 27
Retired 13
Looking After Home or Family 35
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 51
Other 28
Total 309

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 7
Professional Occupations 13
Associate Professional Occupations 9
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 24
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 19
Elementary Occupations 28
Total 128

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 14
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 30
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 22
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 31
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 45
Semi-Routine Occupation 33
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 94
Full-time Student 29
Total 310

London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY is within the West Thornton policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 217 crimes were reported within half a mile of CR7 6AY.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 217 crimes committed near London Road
Neighbourhood Team Address West Thornton
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to CR7 6AY. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CR7 6AY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY. The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Thornton Heath 0.8 miles
West Croydon 0.9 miles
Selhurst 1.1 miles
East Croydon 1.4 miles
Norbury 1.5 miles
Waddon 1.6 miles
Norwood Junction 1.7 miles
Mitcham Junction 1.9 miles
Hackbridge 2 miles
South Croydon 2.1 miles
Mitcham Eastfields 2.2 miles
Streatham Common 2.2 miles
Anerley 2.6 miles
Streatham (Greater London) 2.6 miles
Crystal Palace 2.6 miles
Birkbeck 2.6 miles
Wallington 2.6 miles
Gipsy Hill 2.7 miles
Carshalton 2.8 miles
Elmers End 2.8 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY. The nearest Overground station is West Croydon, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY. The nearest is Paxton Academy Sports And Science, approximately 560 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY. The nearest is The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy 0.8 miles September 2022
    
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 0.8 miles September 2016
    
St Mary's Catholic High School 0.9 miles February 2017
    
Harris Academy Merton 1.2 miles September 2022
    
Ark Blake Academy 1.4 miles February 2023
    
Norbury High School for Girls 1.4 miles June 2013
    
Harris Aspire Academy 1.6 miles November 2023
    
Croydon Metropolitan College 1.8 miles  
Harris Academy South Norwood 1.8 miles May 2022
    
Harris Academy Beulah Hill 1.8 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY. The nearest is Eversley Medical Centre, approximately 230 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY. The nearest is Linden Lodge Dental Practice, approximately 230 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY. The nearest is Croydon University Hospital, approximately 340 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AY. The nearest is Boots-Croydon - London Rd, approximately 230 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in CR7 6AY

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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