CR7 6AG is a mixed residential area on Broughton Road, 0.4km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £480k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6AG are sourced from Output Area E00005903 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROUGHTON ROAD, CR7 6AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROUGHTON ROAD, CR7 6AG.
319
38
£ 51,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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 6AG's 55% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6AG. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 440,000
5 sales · Mean £ 400,500
Flat
£ 192,000
3 sales · Mean £ 202,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6AG is moderate at 82 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
Elmwood Infant School
Elmwood Junior School
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- The Range1.0 km
- A & B Halal Butcher0.4 km
- Anthony Food & Wine0.5 km
- Best Foods Supermarket0.9 km
- Bhavin News0.4 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Chicken World1.0 km
- Chicken Hut0.8 km
- Dominic's Pizza0.8 km
- Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Sambal Express0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- ASKI0.8 km
- Beijing Noodles / Burrito & Tequila0.4 km
- China Red0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Kebabi0.2 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Bensham Local0.6 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.5 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Broad Green Tavern1.0 km
- The Golden Lion0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.6 km
- Cedars House Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.3 km
- West Croydon1.7 km
- Selhurst1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76AG · Data under Open Government Licence