CR0 6NW is a safe, established residential area on Gowlland Close, 0.5km from Woodside in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Addiscombe West ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
For families considering a move, CR0 6NW represents a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 95.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR0 6NW are sourced from Output Area E00004871 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOWLLAND CLOSE, CR0 6NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOWLLAND CLOSE, CR0 6NW.
349
37
£ 58,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 6NW 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.
Area Character
CR0 6NW has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 95.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 6NW. The average age is 36.8. 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
Flat
£ 240,250
2 sales · Mean £ 240,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR0 6NW has low crime rates — 48 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
Woodside Primary School
John Wood School & Nursery
Robert Fitzroy Academy
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
Ark Blake Academy
Chaffinch Brook School
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Tunstall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- A Little Blossom0.3 km
- Dhiyan News0.4 km
- Kajal Premier Express0.7 km
- Minisam U Joli Ltd1.0 km
- Londis Woodside Stores0.4 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Croydon Cafe0.7 km
- The Greek Corner Lounge1.0 km
- Addiscombe Sports & Social Club0.1 km
- Casablanca1.0 km
- Martil Cafe0.1 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Chicken Guys0.7 km
- Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican0.4 km
- The Green Tandoori0.4 km
- Zenith Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Brothers Kebab0.5 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Alma Tavern0.7 km
- Claret & Ale0.5 km
- The Joiners Arms0.4 km
- Builders Arms1.0 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Croydon International Food Center1.0 km
- Freshco0.4 km
- Morland Road Londis Store0.2 km
- Co-Op Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Westciti Caroco Aparthotel0.8 km
- Flexistay Addiscombe Aparthotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selhurst1.4 km
- Norwood Junction1.4 km
- East Croydon1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop0.3 km
- Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop0.3 km
- Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop0.5 km
- Addiscombe Tram Stop0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR06NW · Data under Open Government Licence