CR7 6DB is a mixed residential area on Gonville Road, 0.6km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For families considering a move, CR7 6DB represents the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. 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. 63% 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 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, up 18.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6DB are sourced from Output Area E00005895 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GONVILLE ROAD, CR7 6DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GONVILLE ROAD, CR7 6DB.
349
39
£ 51,500 /yr
45%
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
48% of CR7 6DB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 39 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 18.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6DB. The average age is 38.6. 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: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 462,500
6 sales · Mean £ 468,333
Flat
£ 232,000
5 sales · Mean £ 237,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6DB is moderate at 70 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
Gonville Academy
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
West Thornton Primary School
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
William Morris Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- AT & K0.9 km
- Subway @ BP Fernside Service Station0.9 km
- Grill Father0.3 km
- Laagha's Chicken And Waffles0.3 km
- Food Mart0.3 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Coughlans0.9 km
- Bottom Bay0.3 km
- Karolek0.8 km
- R N Food & Wine0.8 km
- Grainmill Ltd0.4 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Real Taste Of India0.9 km
- Memory Gate Photo Cafe0.6 km
- Bawarchi0.4 km
- Bubble N Shake0.8 km
- Cake Walk0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.8 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Khan Cash And Carry0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.9 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.4 km
- Norbury2.0 km
- Selhurst2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76DB · Data under Open Government Licence