CR7 6AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dunheved Road North, 0.4km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR7 6AH is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £222k. 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 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00005906 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNHEVED ROAD NORTH, CR7 6AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNHEVED ROAD NORTH, CR7 6AH.
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30
£ 45,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 6AH 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
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in CR7 6AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-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 6AH. The average age is 29.6. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 230,000
8 sales · Mean £ 231,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6AH is moderate at 76 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
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Gonville Academy
Elmwood Infant School
Elmwood Junior School
West Thornton Primary School
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Coca Cola European Partners0.6 km
- KSJ Food And Wine0.5 km
- Grainmill Ltd0.5 km
- Kabul Supermarket0.7 km
- Mahalakshmi Food0.6 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars House Hotel0.6 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Khan Cash And Carry0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Bensham Local0.6 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Golden Lion0.5 km
- Broad Green Tavern0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Anny's Restaurant0.9 km
- Bawarchi0.2 km
- CR7 Lounge0.4 km
- Desi Chaska0.3 km
- Dunheved Lodge0.0 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Food Mart0.2 km
- D's Island Grill0.5 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Metro's0.7 km
- Morley's Fried Chicken1.0 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.3 km
- West Croydon1.6 km
- Selhurst1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76AH · Data under Open Government Licence