Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

LIMPSFIELD AVENUE, CR7 6BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMPSFIELD AVENUE, CR7 6BJ.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR7 6BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines CR7 6BJ — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £450,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR7 6BJ is a safe, established residential area on Limpsfield Avenue, 0.8km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.

For families considering a move, CR7 6BJ represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% 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 rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00005896 (shared with 8 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 6BJ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.3%
Asian / British Asian46.9%
Black / African / Caribbean25.2%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 423,750

4 sales · Mean £ 389,375

Flat

£ 172,500

2 sales · Mean £ 172,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CR7 6BJ has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 offences85
Anti-social behaviour77
Vehicle crime50
Public order31
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.1 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.5 km
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West Thornton Primary School

Inadequate960 pupils0.6 km
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Requires Improvement684 pupils0.7 km
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils0.8 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils0.8 km
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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William Morris Primary School

Good306 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • AT & K0.8 km
  • Subway @ BP Fernside Service Station0.8 km
  • Grill Father0.4 km
  • Laagha's Chicken And Waffles0.4 km
  • Food Mart0.4 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Coughlans0.9 km
  • Bottom Bay0.4 km
  • Karolek0.8 km
  • R N Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Grainmill Ltd0.5 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Real Taste Of India1.0 km
  • Memory Gate Photo Cafe0.5 km
  • Bawarchi0.6 km
  • Bubble N Shake0.9 km
  • Cake Walk0.8 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.8 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Khan Cash And Carry0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Little Cheap Booze Store0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath1.6 km
  • Norbury2.0 km
  • West Croydon2.2 km