CR7 7BE is a mixed residential area on Haslemere Road, 0.3km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Bensham Manor ward and the Croydon North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR7, CR7 7BE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% 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 — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £440k, down 7.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00004959 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HASLEMERE ROAD, CR7 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HASLEMERE ROAD, CR7 7BE.
390
39
£ 53,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 7BE 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.
Area Character
CR7 7BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 7BE. The average age is 39.3. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 430,000
5 sales · Mean £ 405,700
Semi-Detached
£ 487,500
2 sales · Mean £ 487,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 7BE is moderate at 60 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
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Bensham Manor School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Thornton Heath Nursery School
Elmwood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Elim Pentecostal Church1.0 km
- Mannys Cafe0.8 km
- Saints And Sinners0.9 km
- Beijing Noodles / Burrito & Tequila0.4 km
- Kebabi0.5 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Fresh And Tasty0.9 km
- Anny's Express0.6 km
- Monastiraki1.0 km
- Heath Noory's0.9 km
- Melfort Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Cedars House Hotel0.9 km
- Brigstock House0.5 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.4 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.2 km
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- East & West Market0.6 km
- Thornton News0.9 km
- Coughlans0.8 km
- Azizi Halal Meat0.8 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Bensham Local0.6 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.7 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Atlantic Bar0.9 km
- Railway Telegraph0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath0.7 km
- Selhurst1.3 km
- West Croydon1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR77BE · Data under Open Government Licence