Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

THORNTON ROAD, CR7 6BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON ROAD, CR7 6BH.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British16.8%
Asian / British Asian46.1%
Black / African / Caribbean24.1%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences185
Anti-social behaviour141
Vehicle crime72
Public order50
Criminal damage and arson45

school Local Schools

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West Thornton Primary School

Inadequate960 pupils0.4 km
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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.4 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.6 km
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Requires Improvement684 pupils0.8 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils1.0 km
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils1.0 km
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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Elmwood Infant School

Good395 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.5 km
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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

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