Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

LONDON ROAD, CR7 6AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, CR7 6AW.

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Population

505

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 51,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR7 6AW 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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3/10
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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 45% of tenure in CR7 6AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR7 6AW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on London Road, 0.3km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CR7 6AW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 45% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £700k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00180972 (shared with 20 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 6AW. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British16.4%
Asian / British Asian35.2%
Black / African / Caribbean34.6%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Terraced

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

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

Crime around CR7 6AW is moderate at 69 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 offences250
Anti-social behaviour149
Other theft60
Vehicle crime60
Criminal damage and arson59

school Local Schools

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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.0 km
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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.5 km
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils0.5 km
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils0.5 km
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Ecclesbourne Primary School

Good426 pupils0.9 km
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West Thornton Primary School

Inadequate960 pupils1.0 km
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Elmwood Junior School

Good463 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Elim Pentecostal Church0.8 km
  • Mannys Cafe0.8 km
  • Saints And Sinners0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital0.8 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.9 km
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Fresh And Tasty0.9 km
  • Bensham Chicken0.8 km
  • Chicken World1.0 km
  • Mina's Caribbean0.8 km
  • Smacks Hamburgers1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • N A Food And Wine0.2 km
  • East & West Market1.0 km
  • Coughlans0.8 km
  • Bottom Bay0.2 km
  • Karolek0.7 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Railway Telegraph1.0 km
  • The Golden Lion0.9 km
  • Cava-Ri1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Brigstock House1.0 km
  • Crystal Lodge Hotel0.9 km
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.3 km
  • Cedars House Hotel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Khan Cash And Carry0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Bensham Local0.8 km
  • M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath1.1 km
  • Selhurst1.8 km
  • Norbury1.9 km