Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CR7 9EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR7 9EE.

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Population

379

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR7 9EE 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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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CR7 9EE has a highly multicultural community character — 64% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

CR7 9EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Waddon in Croydon. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Broad Green ward and the Croydon North constituency.

CR7 9EE is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 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 9EE are sourced from Output Area E00180955 (shared with 548 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 9EE. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.6%
Asian / British Asian19.2%
Black / African / Caribbean24.9%
Other / Mixed20.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CR7 9EE is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting185
Violence and sexual offences118
Anti-social behaviour85
Vehicle crime44
Public order37

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Croydon

Inadequate399 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

Outstanding916 pupils0.7 km
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Chestnut Park Primary School

Outstanding585 pupils0.9 km
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The Minster Junior School

Good1.0 km
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The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy

Good1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good563 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Infant School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Elmwood Junior School

Good463 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

95 nearby
  • Cake Zone0.7 km
  • Dimples Newsagents0.7 km
  • Haji & Sons0.7 km
  • Centrale Express0.7 km
  • Croydon Market0.8 km
  • + 90 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Adam's Cafe0.7 km
  • Ikea0.9 km
  • Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant0.8 km
  • Mayday Cafe0.9 km
  • Opan Cafe0.7 km
  • + 77 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Chicken Delight0.7 km
  • Colombo Express Takeaway0.7 km
  • Rotti Mama0.8 km
  • The Codfather0.7 km
  • The Reggae Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Lidl Superstore0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Booker Cash & Carry0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer Purley Way0.8 km
  • Abad Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Golden Lion1.0 km
  • Bishops Wine Bar0.9 km
  • Market Tavern1.0 km
  • The Hare And Hounds Public House0.7 km
  • Broad Green Tavern0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Look A Head Support @ Holiday Inn Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Croydon0.6 km
  • West Croydon0.8 km
  • Waddon1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Waddon Marsh Tram Stop0.3 km
  • Waddon Marsh Tram Stop0.3 km
  • Waddon Marsh Tram Stop0.4 km