Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

ZION ROAD, CR7 8RG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ZION ROAD, CR7 8RG.

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Population

478

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR7 8RG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines CR7 8RG — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

CR7 8RG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Zion Road, 0.8km from Selhurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Thornton Heath ward and the Croydon North constituency.

Day-to-day life in CR7 8RG has the character of 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 workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 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 is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £243k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 8RG are sourced from Output Area E00005716 (shared with 14 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 8RG. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British19.5%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean45.8%
Other / Mixed19.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Flat

£ 141,000

5 sales · Mean £ 178,600

Terraced

£ 310,000

9 sales · Mean £ 321,333

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

Crime around CR7 8RG is moderate at 66 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 offences283
Anti-social behaviour173
Vehicle crime54
Drugs49
Public order47

school Local Schools

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Thornton Heath Nursery School

Good111 pupils0.2 km
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Whitehorse Manor Infant School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.2 km
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Whitehorse Manor Junior School

Good441 pupils0.2 km
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Bensham Manor School

Good239 pupils0.4 km
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The Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement450 pupils0.6 km
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BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology

Good1419 pupils0.6 km
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Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre

Requires Improvement59 pupils0.7 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good338 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • L & L Superstore0.9 km
  • Kofi Grocery Ltd0.3 km
  • Pawsons Food And News0.3 km
  • Price Right Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Selhurst News Food And Wine0.8 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Holly Lodge Children's Home0.5 km
  • Caleche Restaurant0.8 km
  • Legacy Croydon Youth Zone0.8 km
  • Choppin Centre0.2 km
  • Bucky's Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • OTJ Delivery0.2 km
  • Asafo Takeaway0.3 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Europa Pizza 2022 / Fried Chicken & Burgers0.8 km
  • Mak's Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Brigstock House0.6 km
  • Crystal Lodge Hotel0.7 km
  • Buller Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Two Brewers P.H.0.9 km
  • Atlantic Bar0.3 km
  • Railway Telegraph0.6 km
  • The Clifton Arms0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.5 km
  • Welcome Selhurst0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selhurst0.5 km
  • Thornton Heath0.6 km
  • Norwood Junction1.3 km