CR7 6AJ is a mixed residential area on Broughton Road, 0.6km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
Within the CR7 district, this postcode is characterised by a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £404k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00005863 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROUGHTON ROAD, CR7 6AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROUGHTON ROAD, CR7 6AJ.
311
38
£ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 38, CR7 6AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 6AJ. The average age is 38.4. 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
£ 402,000
2 sales · Mean £ 402,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6AJ is moderate at 68 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
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Elmwood Infant School
Elmwood Junior School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Seven Stars Cash & Carry1.0 km
- The Range0.9 km
- Shaiuk1 Ltd0.9 km
- A & B Halal Butcher0.4 km
- Anthony Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- ASKI0.9 km
- Beijing Noodles / Burrito & Tequila0.4 km
- China Red0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Kebabi0.3 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Bensham Local0.8 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.6 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Chicken Hut0.7 km
- Dominic's Pizza0.7 km
- Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Master's Kebab Takeaway0.9 km
- Sambal Express1.0 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- Cedars House Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.5 km
- West Croydon1.8 km
- Selhurst1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76AJ · Data under Open Government Licence