CR7 6BJ is a safe, established residential area on Limpsfield Avenue, 0.8km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For families considering a move, CR7 6BJ represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% 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 rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00005896 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIMPSFIELD AVENUE, CR7 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMPSFIELD AVENUE, CR7 6BJ.
310
39
£ 51,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 6BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines CR7 6BJ — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6BJ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 423,750
4 sales · Mean £ 389,375
Flat
£ 172,500
2 sales · Mean £ 172,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR7 6BJ has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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
Gonville Academy
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
West Thornton Primary School
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
William Morris Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- AT & K0.8 km
- Subway @ BP Fernside Service Station0.8 km
- Grill Father0.4 km
- Laagha's Chicken And Waffles0.4 km
- Food Mart0.4 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Coughlans0.9 km
- Bottom Bay0.4 km
- Karolek0.8 km
- R N Food & Wine0.9 km
- Grainmill Ltd0.5 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Real Taste Of India1.0 km
- Memory Gate Photo Cafe0.5 km
- Bawarchi0.6 km
- Bubble N Shake0.9 km
- Cake Walk0.8 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.8 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Khan Cash And Carry0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.6 km
- Norbury2.0 km
- West Croydon2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76BJ · Data under Open Government Licence