CR7 7RY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Boswell Road, 0.7km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Bensham Manor ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% 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 is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, down 35.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 7RY are sourced from Output Area E00004956 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOSWELL ROAD, CR7 7RY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSWELL ROAD, CR7 7RY.
266
43
£ 46,200 /yr
52%
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
CR7 7RY is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 35.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 7RY. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
3 sales · Mean £ 399,166
Terraced
£ 410,500
5 sales · Mean £ 417,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 7RY is moderate at 79 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
Thornton Heath Nursery School
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Beulah Junior School
Beulah Infants' School
The Crescent Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Grainmill Ltd0.9 km
- K Corner1.0 km
- Kabul Supermarket1.0 km
- Mahalakshmi Food1.0 km
- Admiral Casino0.4 km
- + 73 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Bawarchi0.9 km
- CR7 Lounge0.9 km
- Desi Chaska0.9 km
- Urban Veggie0.9 km
- West Thornton Community Centre1.0 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- D's Island Grill0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Metro's1.0 km
- Xpress Grill0.9 km
- OTJ Delivery0.6 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Brigstock House0.2 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.2 km
- Buller Hotel0.9 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Atlantic Bar0.5 km
- Railway Telegraph0.2 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Bensham Local0.9 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital1.0 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.9 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Tesco Superstore0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath0.3 km
- Selhurst0.9 km
- Norwood Junction1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Heath Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR77RY · Data under Open Government Licence