Postcode report
Is CR7 7DQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CR7 7DQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CR7 7DQ is a postcode in Bensham Manor, Croydon, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CR7 7DQ, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CR7 7DQ are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CR7 7DQ is based on Croydon 009 Census 2021. It covers 8,923 residents, 12,147 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near CR7 7DQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CR7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £478k from 85 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CR7 7DQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 8 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 8 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CR7 7DQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CR7 7DQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 35 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CR7 7DQ
Is CR7 7DQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CR7 7DQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CR7 7DQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CR7 7DQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for CR7 7DQ?
LocaleIQ matched CR7 7DQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CR7 7DQ?
The latest median sold price is £478k based on 85 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CR7 7DQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 35 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.