Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

KYNASTON AVENUE, CR7 7BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KYNASTON AVENUE, CR7 7BZ.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /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 7BZ 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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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CR7 7BZ — age 34, 43% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.

home £410,833 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR7 7BZ is a mixed residential area on Kynaston Avenue, 0.6km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Bensham Manor ward and the Croydon North constituency.

Within the CR7 district, this postcode is characterised by members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £410k, up 11.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00004971 (shared with 6 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 7BZ. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.5%
Asian / British Asian25.6%
Black / African / Caribbean31.6%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 405,000

16 sales · Mean £ 400,781

Semi-Detached

£ 440,000

2 sales · Mean £ 440,000

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

Crime around CR7 7BZ is moderate at 56 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 offences174
Anti-social behaviour124
Vehicle crime67
Criminal damage and arson40
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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Ecclesbourne Primary School

Good426 pupils0.3 km
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Bensham Manor School

Good239 pupils0.3 km
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Thornton Heath Nursery School

Good111 pupils0.6 km
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The Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement450 pupils0.7 km
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BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology

Good1419 pupils0.7 km
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Elmwood Junior School

Good463 pupils0.7 km
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Elmwood Infant School

Good395 pupils0.7 km
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Whitehorse Manor Junior School

Good441 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Mizo Fresh1.0 km
  • Whitehorse Wines0.7 km
  • Sydenham News Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Brasileiro0.6 km
  • Islamabad Butchers Ltd0.8 km
  • + 68 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Kani Lounge0.8 km
  • Mannys Cafe0.8 km
  • Rico's Slushies0.8 km
  • Saints And Sinners0.9 km
  • Shaka's Corner (Websters Sandwich Bar)0.8 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Welcome Selhurst0.9 km
  • Bensham Local0.5 km
  • M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Basilico Woodfired0.9 km
  • Delly's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Fresh And Tasty0.9 km
  • Morleys0.9 km
  • Yufa Fast Food0.9 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Atlantic Bar0.7 km
  • Railway Telegraph0.5 km
  • The Two Brewers P.H.1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Brigstock House0.6 km
  • Crystal Lodge Hotel0.5 km
  • Cedars House Hotel0.8 km
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath0.7 km
  • Selhurst0.8 km
  • West Croydon1.6 km