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.
FOXLEY ROAD, CR7 7DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXLEY ROAD, CR7 7DX.
380
40
£ 53,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Bensham Manor School
Beulah Junior School
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Beulah Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brigstock House0.4 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.4 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CR77DX · Data under Open Government Licence