Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

BEVERSTONE ROAD, CR7 7LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEVERSTONE ROAD, CR7 7LX.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British16.9%
Asian / British Asian32.7%
Black / African / Caribbean38.1%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences236
Anti-social behaviour175
Vehicle crime60
Criminal damage and arson57
Other theft49

school Local Schools

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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils0.4 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils0.4 km
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.5 km
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Bensham Manor School

Good239 pupils0.8 km
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Ecclesbourne Primary School

Good426 pupils0.8 km
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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.9 km
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Beulah Junior School

Good249 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Atlantic Bar1.0 km
  • Railway Telegraph0.6 km
  • Cava-Ri0.9 km
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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

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