Area Information for Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS

Ford Close in Thornton Heath is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Bensham Manor ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Croydon West. This page combines information for the address Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS, 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.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Croydon
Ward Bensham Manor
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

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. 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 (Bensham Manor), 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 near Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS 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 Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS:

Frant Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JR
Lakehall Gardens, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EL
Frant Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JZ
Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EW
Lakehall Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EJ
Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EN

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

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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 Ford Close, Thornton Heath consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. 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 3
Semi-Detached 20
Terraced 55
Flat (Purpose-Built) 18
Flat (Converted) 3
Total 99
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 18
Owned with Mortgage 37
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 18
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 19
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 99

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 39
Two People 18
Three People 18
Four People 11
Five People 5
Six People 2
Seven People 4
8+ People 1
Total 98

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 40
Family Household 47
Other Household 15
Total 102

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 44
Deprived In One Dimension 37
Deprived In Two Dimensions 15
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 99

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 49% male.

Gender
Male 124
Female 127
Total 251

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 14
5-9 12
10-14 11
15-19 17
20-24 16
25-29 16
30-34 26
35-39 18
40-44 13
45-49 18
50-54 18
55-59 20
60-64 23
65-69 9
70-74 8
75-79 3
80-84 4
85+ 6
Total 252

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CR7 7AS 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 87
Married 83
Separated 9
Divorced 16
Widowed 16
Total 211

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 130
Good 76
Fair 30
Bad 9
Very Bad 6
Total 251

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) 80
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 29
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16
No GCSEs or Equivalent 44
Other 8
Total 209

Ethnic Group Embed This

Ford Close, 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 24% 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 60
Mixed Ethnicity 19
Indian 15
Pakistani 15
Bangladeshi 10
Other Asian 21
Black African 30
Black Caribbean 39
Other Black/African/Caribbean 13
Other 20
Total 242

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Ford Close, Thornton Heath), only 49% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

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 124
European Union 35
Africa 28
Middle East and Asia 41
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 23
Total 251

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Ford Close, Thornton Heath), only 49% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 31% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

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 124
10+ Years 78
5-10 Years 34
2-5 Years 10
Less Than 2 Years 7
Total 253

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 7AS.

Passport(s) Held
None 28
United Kingdom 174
European Union 32
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 8
Middle East or Asia 2
North America or Caribbean 6
Central and South America 1

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 39
Christian 146
Buddhist 1
Hindu 27
Jewish 0
Muslim 24
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 14
Total 251

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bensham Manor ward is entrepreneurial, with a larger than average concentration of residents that are self-employed - 15% of the resident population. On average, around 9.3% of census respondents were self-employed. Male residents were more than twice as likely to be self-employed than women.

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 72
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 24
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 28
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 16
Retired 24
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 14
Total 209

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 11
Professional Occupations 25
Associate Professional Occupations 17
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 21
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 15
Total 133

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 17
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 48
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 30
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 18
Semi-Routine Occupation 22
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 22
Full-time Student 14
Total 207

Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS is within the Bensham Manor policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Ford Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Bensham Manor
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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Below are the details of the closest services to CR7 7AS. 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 7AS.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS. The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Thornton Heath 0.6 miles
Selhurst 0.8 miles
West Croydon 0.9 miles
East Croydon 1.3 miles
Norwood Junction 1.4 miles
Norbury 1.5 miles
Waddon 1.7 miles
South Croydon 2.1 miles
Mitcham Junction 2.2 miles
Hackbridge 2.3 miles
Streatham Common 2.3 miles
Anerley 2.3 miles
Birkbeck 2.3 miles
Crystal Palace 2.3 miles
Mitcham Eastfields 2.4 miles
Gipsy Hill 2.5 miles
Elmers End 2.5 miles
Streatham (Greater London) 2.6 miles
Penge West 2.7 miles
West Norwood 2.8 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS. 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 Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS. The nearest is Ecclesbourne Primary School, approximately 320 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS. The nearest is Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 0.8 miles September 2016
    
St Mary's Catholic High School 0.8 miles February 2017
    
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy 1 mile September 2022
    
Ark Blake Academy 1.2 miles February 2023
    
Harris Aspire Academy 1.3 miles November 2023
    
Norbury High School for Girls 1.4 miles June 2013
    
Harris Academy Merton 1.4 miles September 2022
    
Harris Academy South Norwood 1.5 miles May 2022
    
Harris Academy Beulah Hill 1.6 miles  
Croydon Metropolitan College 1.8 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS. The nearest is Brigstock Medical Practice, approximately 480 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 Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS. The nearest is Brigstock Dental Practice, approximately 540 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 Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS. The nearest is Croydon University Hospital, approximately 370 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Ford Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AS. The nearest is Boots-Croydon - London Rd, approximately 570 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 7AS

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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