CR7 6DN is a safe, established residential area on Mayfield Road, 0.9km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, up 5.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6DN are sourced from Output Area E00005886 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYFIELD ROAD, CR7 6DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD ROAD, CR7 6DN.
331
41
£ 51,500 /yr
51%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CR7 6DN's 69% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £440k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6DN. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 435,000
18 sales · Mean £ 433,361
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR7 6DN has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Gonville Academy
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
William Morris Primary School
West Thornton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Jolens0.9 km
- N A Food And Wine0.8 km
- Bottom Bay0.6 km
- Karolek0.6 km
- R N Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Huang's Kitchen0.9 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Grill Father0.6 km
- Laagha's Chicken And Waffles0.6 km
- AT & K0.9 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Memory Gate Photo Cafe0.8 km
- Ceylin's0.8 km
- Jackietastethedifference0.8 km
- Rooster N Pizza0.8 km
- Bawarchi0.7 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co Op0.8 km
- Khan Cash And Carry0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cava-Ri0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.6 km
- Norbury1.7 km
- Selhurst2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76DN · Data under Open Government Licence