CR0 7JZ is a safe, established residential area on Birch Tree Way, 0.3km from Addiscombe in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Addiscombe East ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR0, CR0 7JZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £845k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR0 7JZ are sourced from Output Area E00004943 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCH TREE WAY, CR0 7JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH TREE WAY, CR0 7JZ.
307
47
£ 64,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 7JZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CR0 7JZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £845k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 7JZ. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 781,500
2 sales · Mean £ 781,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR0 7JZ has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Woodside Primary School
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Tunstall Nursery School
Coloma Convent Girls' School
St John's CofE Primary School
Chaffinch Brook School
Ark Blake Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Crown Inn0.9 km
- Pizza On Line0.7 km
- Top Star Cafe0.7 km
- Vujon0.8 km
- Zafran0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Claret & Ale0.7 km
- Mynd Spirit0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Freshco0.7 km
- Co-Op Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Brothers Kebab0.7 km
- Peri Peri Chicken Bite0.7 km
- Pizza City And Shirley Best Kebab0.7 km
- Gourmet Kitchen0.7 km
- Coughlans Bakeries0.7 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots0.7 km
- Day 1 Food And Wine0.7 km
- Hathaways0.5 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- Sips Nail Spa & Bar0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Flexistay Addiscombe Aparthotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Croydon1.8 km
- South Croydon2.4 km
- Norwood Junction2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR07JZ · Data under Open Government Licence