CR7 6AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dunheved Road South, 0.5km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR7 6AD is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 6AD are sourced from Output Area E00005904 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNHEVED ROAD SOUTH, CR7 6AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNHEVED ROAD SOUTH, CR7 6AD.
345
32
£ 45,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 6AD 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
With 58% social renting, CR7 6AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6AD. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 200,000
9 sales · Mean £ 225,777
Terraced
£ 605,000
1 sales · Mean £ 605,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6AD is moderate at 73 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
Elmwood Junior School
Elmwood Infant School
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
West Thornton Primary School
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Gonville Academy
Chestnut Park Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Eastern European Food Store1.0 km
- Ellalan Supermarket0.9 km
- Scooperb0.8 km
- Seven Stars Cash & Carry1.0 km
- The Range0.9 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Chicken World0.8 km
- Chicken Hut0.7 km
- Dominic's Pizza0.7 km
- Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Sambal Express0.7 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Alees0.9 km
- ASKI0.6 km
- Beijing Noodles / Burrito & Tequila0.5 km
- Bloom0.9 km
- China Red0.7 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Bensham Local0.5 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.3 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.6 km
- Gucio Delicatessen0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Broad Green Tavern0.8 km
- The Golden Lion0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- Cedars House Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.4 km
- West Croydon1.5 km
- Selhurst1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76AD · Data under Open Government Licence