CR7 6BB is a safe, established residential area on Thornton Road, 0.8km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00005864 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNTON ROAD, CR7 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON ROAD, CR7 6BB.
408
32
£ 51,500 /yr
44%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CR7 6BB spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. £92k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6BB. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 142,500
9 sales · Mean £ 155,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6BB is moderate at 50 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
West Thornton Primary School
Gonville Academy
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Elmwood Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Jolens0.5 km
- N A Food And Wine0.7 km
- Coughlans0.7 km
- Seven Stars Cash & Carry0.9 km
- The Range0.8 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Elim Pentecostal Church0.6 km
- Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant1.0 km
- Mannys Cafe0.9 km
- Mayday Cafe0.9 km
- Saints And Sinners0.8 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Fresh And Tasty0.8 km
- GS Star Catering & Bakery0.5 km
- Huang's Kitchen0.5 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Rotti Mama1.0 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.5 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Booker Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Khan Cash And Carry0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.9 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars House Hotel0.9 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.7 km
- West Croydon1.9 km
- Croydon2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76BB · Data under Open Government Licence