CR7 6BH is a mixed residential area on Thornton Road, 0.7km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For families considering a move, CR7 6BH represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, up 17.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00005900 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNTON ROAD, CR7 6BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON ROAD, CR7 6BH.
384
39
£ 51,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
46% of CR7 6BH's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 17.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6BH. The average age is 38.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,500
12 sales · Mean £ 296,916
Semi-Detached
£ 430,000
1 sales · Mean £ 430,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6BH is moderate at 58 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
West Thornton Primary School
Gonville Academy
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Elmwood Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Jolens0.6 km
- N A Food And Wine0.6 km
- Coughlans0.7 km
- Bottom Bay0.3 km
- Grainmill Ltd0.6 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Elim Pentecostal Church0.5 km
- Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant0.9 km
- Mannys Cafe0.8 km
- Mayday Cafe0.9 km
- Saints And Sinners0.7 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Fresh And Tasty0.7 km
- GS Star Catering & Bakery0.6 km
- Huang's Kitchen0.6 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Rotti Mama0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.5 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Booker Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Khan Cash And Carry0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Bensham Local0.9 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- Cedars House Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.6 km
- West Croydon1.8 km
- Selhurst2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76BH · Data under Open Government Licence