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.
LONDON ROAD, CR7 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, CR7 6AW.
505
29
£ 51,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Gonville Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Ecclesbourne Primary School
West Thornton Primary School
Elmwood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Railway Telegraph1.0 km
- The Golden Lion0.9 km
- Cava-Ri1.0 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CR76AW · Data under Open Government Licence