CR7 6AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fiveacre Close, 0.5km from Broad Green in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR7 6AS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 30% 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 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £241k. 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 6AS are sourced from Output Area E00174931 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIVEACRE CLOSE, CR7 6AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIVEACRE CLOSE, CR7 6AS.
395
31
£ 45,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 6AS 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
No single demographic signal dominates CR7 6AS — age 31, 17% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6AS. The average age is 31.0. 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
£ 241,000
1 sales · Mean £ 241,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6AS is moderate at 79 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
Chestnut Park Primary School
West Thornton Primary School
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Gonville Academy
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- EShop0.9 km
- Eastern European Food Store0.8 km
- Ellalan Supermarket0.8 km
- Scooperb0.7 km
- Seven Stars Cash & Carry0.9 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Chicken World0.6 km
- Chicken Delight0.8 km
- Colombo Express Takeaway0.6 km
- Fresh And Tasty0.2 km
- GS Star Catering & Bakery0.7 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Adam's Cafe0.9 km
- Elim Pentecostal Church0.1 km
- Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant0.4 km
- Mannys Cafe0.3 km
- Mayday Cafe0.3 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Golden Lion0.3 km
- Broad Green Tavern0.6 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Booker Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Khan Cash And Carry0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Gucio Delicatessen0.8 km
- Bensham Local0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- Cedars House Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Croydon1.3 km
- Thornton Heath1.5 km
- Selhurst1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76AS · Data under Open Government Licence