Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

GONVILLE ROAD, CR7 6DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GONVILLE ROAD, CR7 6DB.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British12.6%
Asian / British Asian48.0%
Black / African / Caribbean33.4%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences171
Anti-social behaviour124
Vehicle crime61
Public order50
Shoplifting47

school Local Schools

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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.2 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.4 km
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West Thornton Primary School

Inadequate960 pupils0.7 km
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils0.7 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils0.7 km
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Requires Improvement684 pupils0.8 km
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William Morris Primary School

Good306 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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

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
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.8 km
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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

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