Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

FOXLEY ROAD, CR7 7DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXLEY ROAD, CR7 7DX.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CR7 7DX is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £425k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CR7 7DX is a safe, established residential area on Foxley Road, 0.6km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Bensham Manor ward and the Croydon North constituency.

For families considering a move, CR7 7DX represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 7DX are sourced from Output Area E00004995 (shared with 11 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 7DX. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British20.6%
Asian / British Asian23.7%
Black / African / Caribbean36.9%
Other / Mixed18.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 432,500

10 sales · Mean £ 427,200

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

CR7 7DX has low crime rates — 43 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 offences167
Anti-social behaviour112
Vehicle crime51
Criminal damage and arson41
Drugs32

school Local Schools

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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils0.5 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils0.5 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.7 km
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Bensham Manor School

Good239 pupils0.7 km
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Beulah Junior School

Good249 pupils0.8 km
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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding426 pupils0.8 km
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Beulah Infants' School

Good202 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Grainmill Ltd0.6 km
  • K Corner0.4 km
  • Kabul Supermarket0.5 km
  • Mahalakshmi Food0.6 km
  • Admiral Casino0.8 km
  • + 67 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Bawarchi0.8 km
  • Bubble N Shake0.7 km
  • Cake Walk0.7 km
  • CR7 Lounge0.7 km
  • Desi Chaska0.7 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Khan Cash And Carry0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Little Cheap Booze Store0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Food Mart0.9 km
  • Chicken Maxx0.8 km
  • D's Island Grill0.6 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Metro's0.5 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Brigstock House0.4 km
  • Crystal Lodge Hotel0.4 km
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Atlantic Bar0.8 km
  • Railway Telegraph0.5 km
  • Cava-Ri0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath0.5 km
  • Selhurst1.4 km
  • Norbury1.7 km