Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

WOODVILLE ROAD, CR7 8LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODVILLE ROAD, CR7 8LJ.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR7 8LJ 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.

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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
workEmployment
6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CR7 8LJ's 59% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

home £345,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR7 8LJ is a mixed residential area on Woodville Road, 1.2km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Thornton Heath ward and the Croydon North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. 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 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% 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 is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 8LJ are sourced from Output Area E00005741 (shared with 10 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 8LJ. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.5%
Asian / British Asian20.9%
Black / African / Caribbean40.3%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 360,000

6 sales · Mean £ 386,666

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

Crime around CR7 8LJ is moderate at 87 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 offences290
Anti-social behaviour203
Drugs66
Public order63
Criminal damage and arson51

school Local Schools

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Beulah Infants' School

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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Thornton Heath Nursery School

Good111 pupils0.4 km
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Whitehorse Manor Junior School

Good441 pupils0.5 km
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Whitehorse Manor Infant School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.5 km
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Beulah Junior School

Good249 pupils0.5 km
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Bensham Manor School

Good239 pupils0.6 km
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David Livingstone Academy

Outstanding198 pupils0.9 km
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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding426 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Brasileiro0.8 km
  • Islamabad Butchers Ltd0.3 km
  • Jalal Halal Butchers And Grocers0.3 km
  • Kofi Grocery Ltd0.9 km
  • Pawsons Food And News0.8 km
  • + 52 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Atlantic Bar0.2 km
  • Railway Telegraph0.5 km
  • The Clifton Arms0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Better Taste Cuisine0.5 km
  • Blue & Orange Cafe Bar0.2 km
  • Chicken Cottage Thornton Heath0.3 km
  • Coffee Zone0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.8 km
  • Bukalicious0.3 km
  • Chicken World0.5 km
  • Cornfield Bakeries0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Buller Hotel0.2 km
  • Brigstock House0.5 km
  • Crystal Lodge Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath0.4 km
  • Selhurst1.0 km
  • Norwood1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Thornton Heath Rail Station0.4 km