Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

BIRCH TREE WAY, CR0 7JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH TREE WAY, CR0 7JZ.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British49.7%
Asian / British Asian33.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime10
Other theft9
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Shirley Park

Good1874 pupils0.8 km
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Woodside Primary School

Good582 pupils1.1 km
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Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Good920 pupils1.2 km
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Tunstall Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.2 km
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Coloma Convent Girls' School

Requires Improvement1.2 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Outstanding390 pupils1.3 km
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Chaffinch Brook School

92 pupils1.3 km
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Ark Blake Academy

352 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Claret & Ale0.7 km
  • Mynd Spirit0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Freshco0.7 km
  • Co-Op Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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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
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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
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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