Area Information for Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX

Summary Back to Top

Brigstock Road 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 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX, 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 8RX.

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

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 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX:

Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SR
Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SQ
High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RZ
Stuart Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RA
Cotford Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RB
Bulganak Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JA

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

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX 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.

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Housing (1 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found one property sale in Brigstock 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 Back to Top

The area containing Brigstock 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 13
Terraced 20
Flat (Purpose-Built) 64
Flat (Converted) 28
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 3
Residence in Commercial Building 14
Total 146
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 66% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 13
Owned with Mortgage 29
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 92
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 146

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 50
Two People 33
Three People 24
Four People 17
Five People 17
Six People 3
Seven People 2
8+ People 1
Total 147

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 50
Family Household 72
Other Household 23
Total 145

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 63
Deprived In Two Dimensions 34
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 146

People Back to Top

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 52% male.

Gender
Male 202
Female 189
Total 391

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 25
5-9 31
10-14 25
15-19 28
20-24 26
25-29 18
30-34 33
35-39 37
40-44 37
45-49 25
50-54 25
55-59 40
60-64 12
65-69 7
70-74 12
75-79 6
80-84 3
85+ 1
Total 391

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in CR7 8RX is high - 6% of the area's population. This contrasts with a national average of just 2.3%.

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 138
Married 119
Separated 23
Divorced 17
Widowed 7
Total 304

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 188
Good 150
Fair 37
Bad 11
Very Bad 5
Total 391

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) 109
Apprenticeship 20
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 37
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 31
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 34
No GCSEs or Equivalent 58
Other 14
Total 303

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Brigstock 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 32% 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 126
Mixed Ethnicity 34
Indian 43
Pakistani 42
Chinese 5
Other Asian 24
Black African 43
Black Caribbean 32
Other Black/African/Caribbean 14
Arab 1
Other 26
Total 390

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath), only 42% 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 162
European Union 75
Rest of Europe 18
Africa 37
Middle East and Asia 71
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 22
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 386

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath), only 42% 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 162
10+ Years 118
5-10 Years 50
2-5 Years 29
Less Than 2 Years 32
Total 391

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 8RX.

Passport(s) Held
None 30
United Kingdom 195
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 114
Rest of Europe 5
African Countries 7
Middle East or Asia 29
Central and South America 7
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 60
Christian 181
Buddhist 0
Hindu 37
Jewish 0
Muslim 71
Sikh 0
Other Religion 7
Not Stated 34
Total 390

Employment Back to Top

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 - 16% 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 99
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 46
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 42
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 15
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 24
Retired 22
Looking After Home or Family 20
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 23
Total 303

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 14
Professional Occupations 39
Associate Professional Occupations 17
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 17
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 20
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 16
Elementary Occupations 44
Total 196

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 33
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 48
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 20
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 46
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 33
Semi-Routine Occupation 49
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 41
Full-time Student 24
Total 305

Policing and Crime (213) Back to Top

Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX 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. In January 2025, 213 crimes were reported within half a mile of CR7 8RX.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 213 crimes committed near Brigstock Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Bensham Manor
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to CR7 8RX. 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 8RX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX. The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath, approximately 110 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Thornton Heath 110 yards
Selhurst 0.7 miles
Norwood Junction 1.1 miles
Norbury 1.3 miles
West Croydon 1.4 miles
East Croydon 1.7 miles
Anerley 1.8 miles
Crystal Palace 1.8 miles
Gipsy Hill 1.9 miles
Birkbeck 1.9 miles
Streatham Common 2.1 miles
Penge West 2.2 miles
Elmers End 2.2 miles
Waddon 2.3 miles
West Norwood 2.3 miles
Streatham (Greater London) 2.3 miles
Mitcham Eastfields 2.4 miles
Penge East 2.5 miles
South Croydon 2.5 miles
Mitcham Junction 2.5 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX. The nearest Overground station is Norwood Junction, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX. The nearest is Beulah Infants' School, approximately 670 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Beulah Infants' School 670 yards
    
Whitehorse Manor Infant School 710 yards
    
Whitehorse Manor Junior School 710 yards
    
Beulah Junior School 720 yards
    
Ecclesbourne Primary School 820 yards
    
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School 0.6 miles
    
Winterbourne Boys' Academy 0.6 miles
    
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School 0.6 miles
    
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School 0.6 miles
    
Paxton Academy Sports And Science 0.7 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX. The nearest is Harris Aspire Academy, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Harris Aspire Academy 1 mile
    
Norbury High School for Girls 1.1 miles
    
Harris Academy Beulah Hill 1.1 miles  
Harris Academy South Norwood 1.1 miles
    
St Mary's Catholic High School 1.2 miles
    
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 1.3 miles
    
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace 1.4 miles
    
Ark Blake Academy 1.4 miles
    
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy 1.4 miles
    
Harris Academy Merton 1.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX. The nearest is Your Family Practice, approximately 280 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 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX. The nearest is Parchmore Dental Care, approximately 370 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 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX. The nearest is Croydon University Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX. The nearest is Boots-Thornton Heath, approximately 290 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.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in CR7 8RX

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+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

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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