Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

LONDON ROAD, CR7 6AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6AY 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

CR7 6AY has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-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 6AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 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 6AY 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 83 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 6AY 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 6AY. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime around CR7 6AY is moderate at 83 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 offences366
Anti-social behaviour208
Public order85
Vehicle crime83
Criminal damage and arson79

school Local Schools

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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.5 km
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Elmwood Junior School

Good463 pupils0.6 km
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Elmwood Infant School

Good395 pupils0.6 km
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Ecclesbourne Primary School

Good426 pupils0.6 km
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West Thornton Primary School

Inadequate960 pupils0.8 km
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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.8 km
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Chestnut Park Primary School

Outstanding585 pupils0.9 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Ellalan Supermarket1.0 km
  • Scooperb0.9 km
  • Cake Zone0.9 km
  • Dimples Newsagents0.8 km
  • Haji & Sons0.8 km
  • + 62 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Chicken World0.8 km
  • Chicken Delight1.0 km
  • Colombo Express Takeaway0.8 km
  • Fresh And Tasty0.3 km
  • GS Star Catering & Bakery0.8 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Elim Pentecostal Church0.3 km
  • Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant0.6 km
  • Mannys Cafe0.3 km
  • Mayday Cafe0.5 km
  • Saints And Sinners0.3 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.5 km
  • Broad Green Tavern0.8 km
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Khan Cash And Carry0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Gucio Delicatessen1.0 km
  • Bensham Local0.5 km
  • M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.3 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.6 km
  • Cedars House Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath1.3 km
  • West Croydon1.5 km
  • Selhurst1.6 km