CR7 7QW is a safe, established residential area on Winterbourne Road, 0.8km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Bensham Manor ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For families considering a move, CR7 7QW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 7QW are sourced from Output Area E00004980 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINTERBOURNE ROAD, CR7 7QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINTERBOURNE ROAD, CR7 7QW.
376
40
£ 53,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CR7 7QW is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 7QW. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 351,000
11 sales · Mean £ 360,350
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR7 7QW has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Beulah Junior School
Beulah Infants' School
Bensham Manor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Jalal Halal Butchers And Grocers0.9 km
- N A Food And Wine0.8 km
- ACR Wines0.6 km
- Allsorts Newsagents0.8 km
- Beulah Corner Express0.7 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Railway Telegraph0.7 km
- Cava-Ri0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Better Taste Cuisine0.8 km
- Coffee Zone0.8 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.6 km
- His Grace Evangelical Outreach Church0.8 km
- Mama Pollo0.8 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Chicken World0.7 km
- First Choice0.8 km
- Fish N Fry0.7 km
- Greggs @Tesco0.8 km
- Lifegrace Bookshop & Groceries / Talis Food Take Away0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brigstock House0.7 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.6 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.8 km
- Khan Cash And Carry1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath0.7 km
- Norbury1.5 km
- Selhurst1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CR77QW · Data under Open Government Licence