Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

DUNHEVED ROAD NORTH, CR7 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNHEVED ROAD NORTH, CR7 6AH.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR7 6AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in CR7 6AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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CR7 6AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dunheved Road North, 0.4km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CR7 6AH is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £222k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00005906 (shared with 8 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 CR7 6AH. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.4%
Asian / British Asian30.8%
Black / African / Caribbean28.6%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 230,000

8 sales · Mean £ 231,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CR7 6AH is moderate at 76 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 offences335
Anti-social behaviour161
Vehicle crime77
Public order74
Criminal damage and arson71

school Local Schools

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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.4 km
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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.7 km
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Elmwood Infant School

Good395 pupils0.7 km
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Elmwood Junior School

Good463 pupils0.7 km
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West Thornton Primary School

Inadequate960 pupils0.7 km
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Ecclesbourne Primary School

Good426 pupils0.7 km
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Coca Cola European Partners0.6 km
  • KSJ Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Grainmill Ltd0.5 km
  • Kabul Supermarket0.7 km
  • Mahalakshmi Food0.6 km
  • + 55 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cedars House Hotel0.6 km
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Khan Cash And Carry0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Bensham Local0.6 km
  • M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.5 km
  • Broad Green Tavern0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Anny's Restaurant0.9 km
  • Bawarchi0.2 km
  • CR7 Lounge0.4 km
  • Desi Chaska0.3 km
  • Dunheved Lodge0.0 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Food Mart0.2 km
  • D's Island Grill0.5 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Metro's0.7 km
  • Morley's Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath1.3 km
  • West Croydon1.6 km
  • Selhurst1.7 km