CR7 7HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Buxton Road, 0.3km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% 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 is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £437k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 7HG are sourced from Output Area E00005865 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUXTON ROAD, CR7 7HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUXTON ROAD, CR7 7HG.
357
34
£ 51,500 /yr
47%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CR7 7HG spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 7HG. The average age is 34.2. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 395,000
6 sales · Mean £ 402,500
Flat
£ 254,975
2 sales · Mean £ 254,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 7HG is moderate at 84 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
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Elmwood Junior School
Elmwood Infant School
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Bensham Manor School
Chestnut Park Primary School
Gonville Academy
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Cake Zone1.0 km
- Dimples Newsagents0.9 km
- Haji & Sons0.9 km
- Whitehorse Wines1.0 km
- N A Food And Wine0.4 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Elim Pentecostal Church0.6 km
- Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant0.7 km
- Mannys Cafe0.4 km
- Mayday Cafe0.6 km
- Rico's Slushies0.9 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Bensham Local0.3 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.3 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Colombo Express Takeaway0.9 km
- Fresh And Tasty0.5 km
- Rotti Mama0.7 km
- The Reggae Kitchen0.6 km
- Bensham Chicken0.3 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Railway Telegraph0.9 km
- Broad Green Tavern0.9 km
- The Golden Lion0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Brigstock House0.9 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- Cedars House Hotel0.5 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.0 km
- Selhurst1.3 km
- West Croydon1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR77HG · Data under Open Government Licence