Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

KENSINGTON AVENUE, CR7 8BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON AVENUE, CR7 8BT.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CR7 8BT has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR7 8BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kensington Avenue, 0.2km from Norbury in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Norbury Park ward and the Croydon North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CR7 8BT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 72% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 8BT are sourced from Output Area E00005793 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 8BT. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.2%
Asian / British Asian23.9%
Black / African / Caribbean26.9%
Other / Mixed21.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 330,000

2 sales · Mean £ 330,000

Semi-Detached

£ 527,500

2 sales · Mean £ 527,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CR7 8BT has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour30
Vehicle crime24
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Kensington Avenue Primary School

Good542 pupils0.0 km
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Norbury High School for Girls

Good1254 pupils0.0 km
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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding426 pupils0.7 km
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St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy

Good372 pupils0.8 km
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Downsview Primary and Nursery School

Good601 pupils0.8 km
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David Livingstone Academy

Outstanding198 pupils1.0 km
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Norbury Manor Primary School

Good402 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's College

Good1000 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Delight Wedlinka0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • The Village Chinese Take-Away0.6 km
  • Somomo Ltd0.9 km
  • Blend Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Karim's Delicious Cafe0.5 km
  • Doner & Gyros0.7 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • New Silver Sea1.0 km
  • Frydays's Traditional Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • New Wok's Cooking Halal Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.7 km
  • CrazyBurgerz And CocoBeanz / Yankee0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Norbury Halal Meat0.7 km
  • Norbury Service Station0.7 km
  • ChaattPatta0.8 km
  • Corners Post Office0.5 km
  • Daily & Fresh0.7 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Moon Under Water0.8 km
  • Cava-Ri1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Norbury Crescent Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norbury0.8 km
  • Thornton Heath1.5 km
  • Streatham Common1.9 km