Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

NORBURY AVENUE, CR7 8AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORBURY AVENUE, CR7 8AB.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines CR7 8AB — 64% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

CR7 8AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norbury Avenue, 0.3km from Norbury in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Norbury Park ward and the Croydon North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CR7 8AB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £537k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00005800 (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 8AB. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British36.4%
Asian / British Asian24.5%
Black / African / Caribbean21.7%
Other / Mixed17.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 500,000

7 sales · Mean £ 521,428

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

CR7 8AB has low crime rates — 41 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 offences115
Anti-social behaviour64
Vehicle crime31
Public order17
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Kensington Avenue Primary School

Good542 pupils0.3 km
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Norbury High School for Girls

Good1254 pupils0.3 km
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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding426 pupils0.6 km
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St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy

Good372 pupils0.9 km
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Norbury Manor Primary School

Good402 pupils1.0 km
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils1.0 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • STR Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Co-Op Welcome Store0.6 km
  • Green Lane Local0.6 km
  • Presidential Foods0.6 km
  • AA Metro Stores0.7 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Miami Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Ocean Breeze0.6 km
  • GrillMaster0.6 km
  • Frydays's Traditional Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • New Wok's Cooking Halal Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Norbury Crescent Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cava-Ri0.7 km
  • The Moon Under Water0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Cafe Aurora0.6 km
  • Dawat0.6 km
  • Pizza Twist0.6 km
  • Via Tapas Lounge0.6 km
  • Blend Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Delight Wedlinka0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norbury0.7 km
  • Thornton Heath1.4 km
  • Streatham Common1.9 km