CR7 6AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sharland Close, 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 6AN 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 6AN are sourced from Output Area E00005904 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHARLAND CLOSE, CR7 6AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHARLAND CLOSE, CR7 6AN.
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32
£ 45,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 6AN 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
CR7 6AN has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 6AN. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6AN is moderate at 85 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
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
West Thornton Primary School
Chestnut Park Primary School
Gonville Academy
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- EShop1.0 km
- Eastern European Food Store0.9 km
- Ellalan Supermarket0.9 km
- Scooperb0.8 km
- Seven Stars Cash & Carry1.0 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Chicken World0.7 km
- Chicken Delight0.9 km
- Colombo Express Takeaway0.7 km
- Fresh And Tasty0.2 km
- GS Star Catering & Bakery0.8 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Adam's Cafe1.0 km
- Elim Pentecostal Church0.2 km
- Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant0.5 km
- Mannys Cafe0.3 km
- Mayday Cafe0.4 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Golden Lion0.4 km
- Broad Green Tavern0.7 km
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Booker Cash & Carry1.0 km
- Khan Cash And Carry0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Gucio Delicatessen0.9 km
- Bensham Local0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- Cedars House Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.4 km
- West Croydon1.4 km
- Selhurst1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76AN · Data under Open Government Licence