CR7 7JD is a safe, established residential area on Brigstock Road, 0.4km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Bensham Manor ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CR7 7JD offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, up 53.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 7JD are sourced from Output Area E00005000 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIGSTOCK ROAD, CR7 7JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGSTOCK ROAD, CR7 7JD.
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40
£ 53,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 7JD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CR7 7JD has a highly multicultural community character — 66% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 53.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 7JD. The average age is 39.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 390,500
2 sales · Mean £ 390,500
Flat
£ 271,250
12 sales · Mean £ 272,208
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 7JD is moderate at 50 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
Bensham Manor School
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Thornton Heath Nursery School
Elmwood Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Mannys Cafe0.9 km
- Saints And Sinners1.0 km
- Beijing Noodles / Burrito & Tequila0.5 km
- Kebabi0.6 km
- PGMC Cafe0.8 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Fresh And Tasty1.0 km
- Mamma's Pizza1.0 km
- Island Taste0.4 km
- Tandoori Corner0.5 km
- Kuku Kebab House0.7 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Bensham Local0.8 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.8 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- A & B Halal Butcher0.5 km
- Bhavin News1.0 km
- Daily Fresh Food And Halal Meat0.5 km
- Everfresh Supermarket0.6 km
- G1 Express0.6 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brigstock House0.5 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.3 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Atlantic Bar0.8 km
- Railway Telegraph0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath0.6 km
- Selhurst1.3 km
- West Croydon2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR77JD · Data under Open Government Licence