Postcode CR7 8EL is located in a major urban area, within the Norbury Park ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Upper Norwood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Norwood is £59,500 per year. The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Biggin Woods.
Upper Norwood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Norwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Upper Norwood is £59,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 8EL.
Upper Norwood near CR7 8EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 1 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Biggin Woods | Medium | Walking directions to Biggin Woods |
| 0.3 mi | Green Lane Sports Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Sports Ground |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Norbury Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £198,000 up to £1,187,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £950,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £277,917 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £635,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £605,000 |
10 year median price trend in Norbury Park
In the CR7 8EL postcode area, located within Upper Norwood, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 42 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 26-28 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Green Lane Food Stores | 2 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BA | Walking directions to Green Lane Food Stores |
| 0.4 mi | SS Food & Wine | Northwood Road, Croydon, CR7 8HR | Walking directions to SS Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | New Way Food & Wine | 167 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HX | Walking directions to New Way Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.