CR7 8QR is a safe, established residential area on Hythe Road, 1.1km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Thornton Heath ward and the Croydon North constituency.
Day-to-day life in CR7 8QR has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £434k, up 12.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 8QR are sourced from Output Area E00005763 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HYTHE ROAD, CR7 8QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYTHE ROAD, CR7 8QR.
232
36
£ 56,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines CR7 8QR — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 8QR. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 476,400
3 sales · Mean £ 458,433
Flat
£ 267,250
4 sales · Mean £ 258,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR7 8QR has low crime rates — 34 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
Beulah Junior School
David Livingstone Academy
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Cypress Primary School
Thornton Heath Nursery School
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- ACR Wines0.9 km
- Agora-UK0.7 km
- Allsorts Newsagents0.5 km
- Beulah Corner Express0.6 km
- Candy Shop0.6 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Agrobeso African Cuisine1.0 km
- Cafe De Niro0.7 km
- Clarendon Nursing Home0.9 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Place At My Table1.0 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Kebab Express0.8 km
- Memories Restaurant0.5 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.6 km
- Dellys0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Clifton Arms1.0 km
- Atlantic Bar0.7 km
- Railway Telegraph1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Superstore0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Brigstock House0.9 km
- Buller Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath0.8 km
- Selhurst1.3 km
- Norwood1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR78QR · Data under Open Government Licence