Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CRANBROOK ROAD, CR7 8PQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANBROOK ROAD, CR7 8PQ.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CR7 8PQ spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £355k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 42.0% year-on-year.

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

CR7 8PQ is a safe, established residential area on Cranbrook Road, 0.5km from Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Thornton Heath ward and the Croydon North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% 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 rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 42.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 8PQ are sourced from Output Area E00005718 (shared with 6 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 8PQ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.4%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean44.6%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 355,000

5 sales · Mean £ 348,000

Flat

£ 263,500

6 sales · Mean £ 286,250

Semi-Detached

£ 418,000

1 sales · Mean £ 418,000

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

CR7 8PQ 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 offences113
Anti-social behaviour79
Vehicle crime45
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft25

school Local Schools

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David Livingstone Academy

Outstanding198 pupils0.1 km
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St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy

Good372 pupils0.4 km
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Beulah Infants' School

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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Beulah Junior School

Good249 pupils0.6 km
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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding426 pupils0.7 km
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Downsview Primary and Nursery School

Good601 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good265 pupils0.8 km
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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Downsview Methodist Church Lunch Club0.9 km
  • Better Taste Cuisine0.6 km
  • His Grace Evangelical Outreach Church0.6 km
  • Mundo Lusitano0.6 km
  • Ruby Spice0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Fish N Fry0.7 km
  • Lifegrace Bookshop & Groceries / Talis Food Take Away0.8 km
  • New Silver Sea0.1 km
  • Tasty African Takeaway0.8 km
  • Miami Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Co-Op Welcome Store0.7 km
  • Green Lane Local0.7 km
  • Presidential Foods0.6 km
  • Allsorts Newsagents0.6 km
  • Beulah Corner Express0.7 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Buller Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath1.1 km
  • Norwood1.8 km
  • Selhurst1.8 km