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.
SPEKE ROAD, CR7 8JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEKE ROAD, CR7 8JR.
349
41
£ 56,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Beulah Infants' School
David Livingstone Academy
Beulah Junior School
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
All Saints CofE Primary School
Cypress Primary School
Whitehorse Manor Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Atlantic Bar0.9 km
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Superstore0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CR78JR · Data under Open Government Licence