Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

SPEKE ROAD, CR7 8JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEKE ROAD, CR7 8JR.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR7 8JR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CR7 8JR has a highly multicultural community character — 57% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 8JR is a safe, established residential area on Speke Road, 0.8km from Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Thornton Heath ward and the Croydon North constituency.

For families considering a move, CR7 8JR represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. 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 41 — 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 — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £447k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 8JR are sourced from Output Area E00005724 (shared with 8 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 8JR. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.1%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean33.6%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 447,500

2 sales · Mean £ 447,500

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

CR7 8JR has low crime rates — 35 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 behaviour83
Vehicle crime46
Drugs28
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Beulah Infants' School

Good202 pupils0.3 km
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David Livingstone Academy

Outstanding198 pupils0.4 km
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Beulah Junior School

Good249 pupils0.4 km
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St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy

Good372 pupils0.7 km
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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding426 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good265 pupils0.9 km
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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils0.9 km
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Whitehorse Manor Infant School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Islamabad Butchers Ltd0.9 km
  • Jalal Halal Butchers And Grocers0.9 km
  • Co-Op Welcome Store0.8 km
  • Green Lane Local0.8 km
  • Presidential Foods0.8 km
  • + 45 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Atlantic Bar0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Better Taste Cuisine0.5 km
  • Blue & Orange Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Chicken Cottage Thornton Heath0.9 km
  • Coffee Zone0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Bukalicious0.9 km
  • Cornfield Bakeries0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Fish N Fry0.5 km
  • Greggs @Tesco0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Buller Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath0.9 km
  • Selhurst1.5 km
  • Norwood1.6 km