CR7 7LX is a mixed residential area on Beverstone Road, 0.4km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Bensham Manor ward and the Croydon North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR7, CR7 7LX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 7LX are sourced from Output Area E00004990 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEVERSTONE ROAD, CR7 7LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEVERSTONE ROAD, CR7 7LX.
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42
£ 53,500 /yr
50%
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 7LX spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 7LX. The average age is 42.3. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,000
5 sales · Mean £ 366,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 7LX is moderate at 68 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 Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Bensham Manor School
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Gonville Academy
Beulah Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- ACR Wines0.5 km
- Agora-UK1.0 km
- Beulah Corner Express0.9 km
- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Agrobeso African Cuisine0.6 km
- Place At My Table0.6 km
- Better Taste Cuisine1.0 km
- Blue & Orange Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Coffee Zone0.7 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Kebab Express0.7 km
- Patty Palace0.5 km
- Whip & Flip0.5 km
- Bensham Chicken0.9 km
- Chicken World0.6 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Atlantic Bar1.0 km
- Railway Telegraph0.6 km
- Cava-Ri0.9 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Bensham Local0.9 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.9 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.4 km
- Khan Cash And Carry0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brigstock House0.6 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.5 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath0.7 km
- Selhurst1.5 km
- Norbury1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CR77LX · Data under Open Government Licence