Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

GOWLLAND CLOSE, CR0 6NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOWLLAND CLOSE, CR0 6NW.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 58,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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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.

home £240,250 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British42.0%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean26.5%
Other / Mixed17.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences125
Anti-social behaviour116
Vehicle crime47
Other theft39
Public order39

school Local Schools

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Woodside Primary School

Good582 pupils0.1 km
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John Wood School & Nursery

Good239 pupils0.4 km
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Robert Fitzroy Academy

Good588 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

Good409 pupils0.6 km
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Ark Blake Academy

352 pupils0.7 km
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Chaffinch Brook School

92 pupils0.7 km
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Oasis Academy Shirley Park

Good1874 pupils0.8 km
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Tunstall Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Alma Tavern0.7 km
  • Claret & Ale0.5 km
  • The Joiners Arms0.4 km
  • Builders Arms1.0 km
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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

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