CR7 6AU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on London Road, 0.3km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR7 6AU 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 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 45% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00180972 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, CR7 6AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, CR7 6AU.
505
29
£ 51,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 6AU 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 6AU has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-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 6AU. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6AU is moderate at 78 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
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Ecclesbourne Primary School
West Thornton Primary School
Elmwood Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Coca Cola European Partners0.8 km
- KSJ Food And Wine0.7 km
- N A Food And Wine0.2 km
- Coughlans0.6 km
- Bottom Bay0.1 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Cedars House Hotel0.8 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.4 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Bensham Local0.7 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.6 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.1 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Elim Pentecostal Church0.7 km
- Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant1.0 km
- Mannys Cafe0.7 km
- Mayday Cafe0.9 km
- Saints And Sinners0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Fresh And Tasty0.7 km
- GS Star Catering & Bakery1.0 km
- Rotti Mama0.9 km
- The Reggae Kitchen0.9 km
- Bensham Chicken0.7 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.1 km
- Selhurst1.7 km
- West Croydon1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76AU · Data under Open Government Licence