Area Information for Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA

Colliers Water Lane 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 Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA, 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 7LA.

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 26 property sales in Colliers Water Lane, CR7 7LA 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 terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. 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 near Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA.

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 Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA 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 Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA:

Raymead Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 7SA
Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LE
Raymead Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 7SB
Dovercourt Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LG
Weybridge Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LN
Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JF

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

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House Prices

We have found 26 property sales in Colliers Water Lane 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 Colliers Water Lane, 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 4
Semi-Detached 14
Terraced 39
Flat (Purpose-Built) 15
Flat (Converted) 4
Total 76
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 41% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 27
Owned with Mortgage 10
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 5
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 29
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 2
Total 75

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 17
Two People 12
Three People 19
Four People 13
Five People 9
Six People 5
Seven People 1
8+ People 1
Total 77

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 17
Family Household 44
Other Household 17
Total 78

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 32
Deprived In Two Dimensions 12
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 75

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 104
Female 127
Total 231

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 12
5-9 17
10-14 12
15-19 15
20-24 14
25-29 15
30-34 23
35-39 17
40-44 5
45-49 21
50-54 18
55-59 14
60-64 12
65-69 8
70-74 12
75-79 4
80-84 6
85+ 7
Total 232

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CR7 7LA 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 76
Married 82
Separated 5
Divorced 14
Widowed 12
Total 189

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 138
Good 64
Fair 21
Bad 6
Very Bad 2
Total 231

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) 44
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 27
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 31
No GCSEs or Equivalent 43
Other 5
Total 187

Ethnic Group Embed This

Colliers Water Lane, 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 20% 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 46
Mixed Ethnicity 25
Indian 30
Pakistani 37
Chinese 6
Other Asian 12
Black African 11
Black Caribbean 35
Other Black/African/Caribbean 7
Arab 1
Other 20
Total 230

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath), only 40% 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 93
European Union 32
Rest of Europe 8
Africa 27
Middle East and Asia 44
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 25
Total 229

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath), only 40% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 30% 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 93
10+ Years 69
5-10 Years 42
2-5 Years 15
Less Than 2 Years 12
Total 231

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 7LA.

Passport(s) Held
None 17
United Kingdom 145
European Union 44
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 15
North America or Caribbean 4

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 20
Christian 93
Buddhist 3
Hindu 26
Jewish 0
Muslim 60
Sikh 8
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 19
Total 232

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 47
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 27
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 22
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 26
Retired 29
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 9
Total 191

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 12
Associate Professional Occupations 4
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 20
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 21
Total 104

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 15
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 18
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 23
Semi-Routine Occupation 28
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 26
Full-time Student 26
Total 189

Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA 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.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Colliers Water Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address West Thornton
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA. The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Thornton Heath 0.6 miles
Selhurst 1.1 miles
Norbury 1.2 miles
West Croydon 1.2 miles
Norwood Junction 1.6 miles
East Croydon 1.7 miles
Streatham Common 1.9 miles
Mitcham Junction 1.9 miles
Waddon 1.9 miles
Mitcham Eastfields 2 miles
Hackbridge 2.1 miles
Streatham (Greater London) 2.3 miles
Crystal Palace 2.3 miles
Anerley 2.4 miles
Gipsy Hill 2.4 miles
South Croydon 2.4 miles
Birkbeck 2.5 miles
West Norwood 2.6 miles
Tooting 2.7 miles
Penge West 2.7 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA. The nearest Overground station is West Croydon, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA. The nearest is Paxton Academy Sports And Science, approximately 190 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Paxton Academy Sports And Science 190 yards
    
Winterbourne Boys' Academy 530 yards
    
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School 530 yards
    
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School 530 yards
    
Gonville Academy 740 yards
    
Ecclesbourne Primary School half a mile
    
West Thornton Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Elmwood Infant School 0.7 miles
    
Elmwood Junior School 0.7 miles
    
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School 0.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA. The nearest is The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy 0.8 miles
    
Harris Academy Merton 1 mile
    
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 1.1 miles
    
Norbury High School for Girls 1.1 miles
    
St Mary's Catholic High School 1.2 miles
    
Harris Academy Beulah Hill 1.5 miles  
Harris Aspire Academy 1.5 miles
    
Woodmansterne School (All Through) 1.6 miles
    
Ark Blake Academy 1.6 miles
    
Harris Academy South Norwood 1.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA. The nearest is Brigstock Medical Practice, approximately 260 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 Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA. The nearest is Thornton Heath Dental Surgery, approximately 420 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 Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA. The nearest is Croydon University Hospital, approximately 800 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LA. The nearest is The Eye Centre, approximately 150 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 7LA

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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