CR7 6AB is a mixed residential area on Colvin Road, 0.4km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £410k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00005861 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLVIN ROAD, CR7 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLVIN ROAD, CR7 6AB.
427
34
£ 51,500 /yr
49%
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
CR7 6AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6AB. The average age is 33.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 410,000
5 sales · Mean £ 414,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6AB is moderate at 74 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
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Gonville Academy
West Thornton Primary School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Elmwood Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Coca Cola European Partners0.6 km
- KSJ Food And Wine0.6 km
- N A Food And Wine0.3 km
- A & B Halal Butcher0.2 km
- Anthony Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars House Hotel0.8 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Bensham Local0.7 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.6 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.2 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital0.6 km
- MRCS0.8 km
- Beijing Noodles / Burrito & Tequila0.2 km
- China Red0.9 km
- Kebabi0.2 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Bensham Chicken0.7 km
- Mina's Caribbean0.7 km
- Wok Express0.7 km
- Chicken Hut0.9 km
- Dominic's Pizza0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.3 km
- Selhurst1.8 km
- West Croydon1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76AB · Data under Open Government Licence