Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

HARCOURT ROAD, CR7 6BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARCOURT ROAD, CR7 6BW.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /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: CR7 6BW 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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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
workEmployment
6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

48% of CR7 6BW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 37 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 9.1% year-on-year.

home £440,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR7 6BW is a mixed residential area on Harcourt 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 6BW 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 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £440k, up 9.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00005910 (shared with 4 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 6BW. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.0%
Asian / British Asian47.8%
Black / African / Caribbean17.9%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 421,250

14 sales · Mean £ 412,107

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

Crime around CR7 6BW is moderate at 60 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 offences189
Anti-social behaviour168
Vehicle crime78
Public order62
Criminal damage and arson48

school Local Schools

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West Thornton Primary School

Inadequate960 pupils0.4 km
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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.7 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.7 km
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Elmwood Junior School

Good463 pupils0.9 km
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Elmwood Infant School

Good395 pupils0.9 km
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Requires Improvement684 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Primary Academy Croydon

Inadequate399 pupils1.0 km
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Ecclesbourne Primary School

Good426 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Scooperb1.0 km
  • Seven Stars Cash & Carry0.7 km
  • The Range0.7 km
  • Shaiuk1 Ltd0.8 km
  • A & B Halal Butcher0.7 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Chicken World0.9 km
  • Chicken Hut0.5 km
  • Dominic's Pizza0.5 km
  • Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Master's Kebab Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • ASKI0.8 km
  • Beijing Noodles / Burrito & Tequila0.7 km
  • Bloom1.0 km
  • China Red0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Bensham Local0.8 km
  • M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.6 km
  • The Little Cheap Booze Store0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Broad Green Tavern0.9 km
  • The Golden Lion0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.9 km
  • Cedars House Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Croydon1.6 km
  • Thornton Heath1.6 km
  • Croydon1.9 km