Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

BRIGSTOCK ROAD, CR7 7JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGSTOCK ROAD, CR7 7JD.

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Population

467

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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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.

home £298,722 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British33.6%
Asian / British Asian24.2%
Black / African / Caribbean30.5%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences185
Anti-social behaviour157
Vehicle crime72
Criminal damage and arson45
Burglary40

school Local Schools

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Bensham Manor School

Good239 pupils0.5 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.5 km
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils0.6 km
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils0.6 km
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Ecclesbourne Primary School

Good426 pupils0.6 km
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Thornton Heath Nursery School

Good111 pupils0.8 km
P

Elmwood Infant School

Good395 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Brigstock House0.5 km
  • Crystal Lodge Hotel0.3 km
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.2 km
local_bar

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