CR7 8LF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 1.2km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Thornton Heath ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CR7 8LF offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, up 26.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 8LF are sourced from Output Area E00005749 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CR7 8LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CR7 8LF.
414
32
£ 56,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 8LF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CR7 8LF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 26.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 8LF. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 193,500
6 sales · Mean £ 182,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 8LF is moderate at 76 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
Thornton Heath Nursery School
Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Bensham Manor School
Beulah Infants' School
Beulah Junior School
The Crescent Primary School
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- ACR Wines0.5 km
- Agora-UK0.0 km
- Allsorts Newsagents0.6 km
- Beulah Corner Express0.6 km
- Candy Shop0.3 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Agrobeso African Cuisine0.4 km
- Clarendon Nursing Home0.4 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Place At My Table0.4 km
- Better Taste Cuisine0.6 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Kebab Express0.3 km
- Memories Restaurant0.7 km
- Patty Palace0.5 km
- Whip & Flip0.5 km
- Best Kebab0.6 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Atlantic Bar0.0 km
- Railway Telegraph0.4 km
- The Clifton Arms0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Buller Hotel0.4 km
- Brigstock House0.4 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Superstore0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath0.3 km
- Selhurst0.8 km
- Norwood Junction1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Heath Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR78LF · Data under Open Government Licence