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.
ZION ROAD, CR7 8RG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ZION ROAD, CR7 8RG.
478
38
£ 46,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Thornton Heath Nursery School
Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Bensham Manor School
The Crescent Primary School
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brigstock House0.6 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- Buller Hotel0.7 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CR78RG · Data under Open Government Licence