CR7 8TA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Thornton Heath ward and the Croydon North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR7 8TA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 8TA are sourced from Output Area E00005732 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR7 8TA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR7 8TA.
395
36
£ 50,700 /yr
50%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CR7 8TA spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 8TA. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 8TA is moderate at 51 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
Beulah Junior School
Beulah Infants' School
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
David Livingstone Academy
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
Thornton Heath Nursery School
Bensham Manor School
Whitehorse Manor Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Islamabad Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- Jalal Halal Butchers And Grocers0.6 km
- Admiral Casino0.6 km
- B & K Food And Wine0.1 km
- Best One0.2 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Atlantic Bar0.7 km
- Railway Telegraph0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Better Taste Cuisine0.1 km
- Blue & Orange Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Chicken Cottage Thornton Heath0.8 km
- Coffee Zone0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Bukalicious0.8 km
- Chicken World0.6 km
- Cornfield Bakeries0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- First Choice0.6 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brigstock House0.6 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- Buller Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Superstore0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath0.5 km
- Selhurst1.5 km
- Norbury1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CR78TA · Data under Open Government Licence