CR7 is a postcode district in Croydon, London, covering 600 active and 351 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CR7 (32%) is characterised by a diverse, fast-changing inner-city area with a high proportion of new arrivals, alongside a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links (22%). A further 20% of the district is made up of a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CR7 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CR7 are around £334k, down 12.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CR7 at 271 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, CR7 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CR7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CR7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CR7 postcode area.
26,511
38
£ 49,790 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CR7's 53% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £334k. Property prices are trending down 12.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Beulah Junior School
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Bensham Manor School
Thornton Heath Nursery School
Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Ecclesbourne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Croydon Court Hotel
- Stay Belvedere Hotels (SBHL)
- Brigstock House
- Buller Hotel
- Crystal Lodge Hotel
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Greggs
- African Food Centre
- A & B Halal Butcher
- Everfresh Supermarket
- Express Food & Wine
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Atlantic Bar
- Railway Telegraph
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Taj Mahal
- Teggz Kitchen
- The Village Chinese Take-Away
- Thornton Heath Evangelical Church
- Tropics' 68
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Bensham Local
- Khan Cash And Carry
- Lidl
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital
- Sainsbury's
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Food Mart
- Bensham Chicken
- Anny's Express
- Bubble Blend
- Bukalicious
- + 46 more
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