CR7 6AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 0.5km from Broad Green in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR7 6AR is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 30% 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 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00174931 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, CR7 6AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, CR7 6AR.
395
31
£ 45,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 6AR 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CR7 6AR spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6AR. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6AR is moderate at 80 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
Elmwood Junior School
Elmwood Infant School
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Chestnut Park Primary School
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
West Thornton Primary School
Gonville Academy
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- EShop0.9 km
- Eastern European Food Store0.8 km
- Ellalan Supermarket0.8 km
- Scooperb0.7 km
- Seven Stars Cash & Carry1.0 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Chicken World0.6 km
- Chicken Delight0.8 km
- Colombo Express Takeaway0.6 km
- Fresh And Tasty0.1 km
- GS Star Catering & Bakery0.8 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Adam's Cafe0.9 km
- Elim Pentecostal Church0.2 km
- Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant0.4 km
- Mannys Cafe0.2 km
- Mayday Cafe0.3 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Golden Lion0.4 km
- Broad Green Tavern0.6 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Booker Cash & Carry1.0 km
- Khan Cash And Carry0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Gucio Delicatessen0.8 km
- Bensham Local0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- Cedars House Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Croydon1.3 km
- Thornton Heath1.4 km
- Selhurst1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76AR · Data under Open Government Licence