CR7 8LJ is a mixed residential area on Woodville Road, 1.2km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Thornton Heath ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. 59% 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 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 8LJ are sourced from Output Area E00005741 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODVILLE ROAD, CR7 8LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODVILLE ROAD, CR7 8LJ.
324
41
£ 56,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 8LJ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CR7 8LJ's 59% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 8LJ. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 360,000
6 sales · Mean £ 386,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 8LJ is moderate at 87 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
Thornton Heath Nursery School
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Beulah Junior School
Bensham Manor School
David Livingstone Academy
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Brasileiro0.8 km
- Islamabad Butchers Ltd0.3 km
- Jalal Halal Butchers And Grocers0.3 km
- Kofi Grocery Ltd0.9 km
- Pawsons Food And News0.8 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Atlantic Bar0.2 km
- Railway Telegraph0.5 km
- The Clifton Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Better Taste Cuisine0.5 km
- Blue & Orange Cafe Bar0.2 km
- Chicken Cottage Thornton Heath0.3 km
- Coffee Zone0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Best Kebab0.8 km
- Bukalicious0.3 km
- Chicken World0.5 km
- Cornfield Bakeries0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Superstore0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Buller Hotel0.2 km
- Brigstock House0.5 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath0.4 km
- Selhurst1.0 km
- Norwood1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Heath Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR78LJ · Data under Open Government Licence