Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

LIMPSFIELD AVENUE, CR7 6BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMPSFIELD AVENUE, CR7 6BE.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CR7 6BE has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 39 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

CR7 6BE is a mixed residential area on Limpsfield Avenue, 0.6km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.

For families considering a move, CR7 6BE represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £405k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00005900 (shared with 13 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 6BE. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British16.8%
Asian / British Asian46.1%
Black / African / Caribbean24.1%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 385,000

7 sales · Mean £ 415,571

Semi-Detached

£ 361,000

1 sales · Mean £ 361,000

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

Crime around CR7 6BE 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 offences191
Anti-social behaviour155
Vehicle crime57
Public order51
Criminal damage and arson46

school Local Schools

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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.3 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.4 km
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West Thornton Primary School

Inadequate960 pupils0.6 km
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Requires Improvement684 pupils0.8 km
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils0.8 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils0.8 km
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Ecclesbourne Primary School

Good426 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Grainmill Ltd0.5 km
  • Kabul Supermarket0.6 km
  • Mahalakshmi Food0.5 km
  • N A Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Jolens0.7 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Bawarchi0.4 km
  • Bubble N Shake1.0 km
  • Cake Walk0.9 km
  • CR7 Lounge0.4 km
  • Desi Chaska0.4 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Khan Cash And Carry0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Bensham Local1.0 km
  • M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Food Mart0.2 km
  • Chicken Maxx1.0 km
  • D's Island Grill0.5 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Metro's0.6 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cedars House Hotel0.9 km
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath1.5 km
  • West Croydon2.0 km
  • Selhurst2.0 km