Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

WINTERBOURNE ROAD, CR7 7QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINTERBOURNE ROAD, CR7 7QW.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CR7 7QW is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CR7 7QW is a safe, established residential area on Winterbourne Road, 0.8km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Bensham Manor ward and the Croydon North constituency.

For families considering a move, CR7 7QW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 66% 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 rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 7QW are sourced from Output Area E00004980 (shared with 7 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 7QW. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.1%
Asian / British Asian26.9%
Black / African / Caribbean32.8%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 351,000

11 sales · Mean £ 360,350

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CR7 7QW has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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 offences130
Anti-social behaviour102
Vehicle crime44
Burglary27
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils0.3 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils0.3 km
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils0.3 km
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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding426 pupils0.7 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.7 km
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Beulah Junior School

Good249 pupils0.8 km
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Beulah Infants' School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Bensham Manor School

Good239 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Jalal Halal Butchers And Grocers0.9 km
  • N A Food And Wine0.8 km
  • ACR Wines0.6 km
  • Allsorts Newsagents0.8 km
  • Beulah Corner Express0.7 km
  • + 59 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Railway Telegraph0.7 km
  • Cava-Ri0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Better Taste Cuisine0.8 km
  • Coffee Zone0.8 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.6 km
  • His Grace Evangelical Outreach Church0.8 km
  • Mama Pollo0.8 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Chicken World0.7 km
  • First Choice0.8 km
  • Fish N Fry0.7 km
  • Greggs @Tesco0.8 km
  • Lifegrace Bookshop & Groceries / Talis Food Take Away0.7 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Brigstock House0.7 km
  • Crystal Lodge Hotel0.6 km
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Little Cheap Booze Store0.8 km
  • Khan Cash And Carry1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath0.7 km
  • Norbury1.5 km
  • Selhurst1.7 km