Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

WOODVILLE ROAD, CR7 8LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODVILLE ROAD, CR7 8LN.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR7 8LN 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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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CR7 8LN is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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.

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

CR7 8LN 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.

For families considering a move, CR7 8LN 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 8LN are sourced from Output Area E00005741 (shared with 10 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 8LN. 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

White / British25.5%
Asian / British Asian20.9%
Black / African / Caribbean40.3%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 234,500

2 sales · Mean £ 234,500

Terraced

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 375,666

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

Crime around CR7 8LN is moderate at 76 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 offences274
Anti-social behaviour194
Public order62
Drugs60
Criminal damage and arson48

school Local Schools

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Beulah Infants' School

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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Beulah Junior School

Good249 pupils0.4 km
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Thornton Heath Nursery School

Good111 pupils0.5 km
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Whitehorse Manor Infant School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.5 km
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Whitehorse Manor Junior School

Good441 pupils0.5 km
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Bensham Manor School

Good239 pupils0.7 km
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David Livingstone Academy

Outstanding198 pupils0.9 km
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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding426 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Eelam Mini Market0.7 km
  • L & L Superstore1.0 km
  • Kofi Grocery Ltd0.9 km
  • Pawsons Food And News0.8 km
  • Vicky Corner Shop0.8 km
  • + 52 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Clifton Arms0.9 km
  • Atlantic Bar0.3 km
  • Railway Telegraph0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • The Dutchie / Lucky Crabs Kitchen0.4 km
  • Brigstock House0.7 km
  • Diner's Delight Cafe0.3 km
  • Jam Rock0.2 km
  • Ann's Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.7 km
  • Dellys0.5 km
  • The Original Tasty Jerk Centre0.5 km
  • Yau's Oriental Delight Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • OTJ Delivery0.8 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

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