Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

HARCOURT ROAD, CR7 6BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARCOURT ROAD, CR7 6BY.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CR7 6BY has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £362,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR7 6BY is a safe, established residential area on Harcourt Road, 0.7km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £362k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00005907 (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 6BY. 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 / British17.7%
Asian / British Asian51.6%
Black / African / Caribbean21.7%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 362,000

9 sales · Mean £ 374,055

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

Crime around CR7 6BY is moderate at 54 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 offences166
Anti-social behaviour131
Vehicle crime73
Public order50
Criminal damage and arson38

school Local Schools

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West Thornton Primary School

Inadequate960 pupils0.4 km
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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.5 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.6 km
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Requires Improvement684 pupils0.8 km
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Elmwood Infant School

Good395 pupils1.0 km
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Elmwood Junior School

Good463 pupils1.0 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils1.1 km
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Jolens0.5 km
  • N A Food And Wine0.7 km
  • Coughlans0.6 km
  • Bottom Bay0.4 km
  • Grainmill Ltd0.7 km
  • + 48 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Elim Pentecostal Church0.5 km
  • Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant0.9 km
  • Mannys Cafe0.7 km
  • Mayday Cafe0.8 km
  • Saints And Sinners0.7 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Fresh And Tasty0.7 km
  • GS Star Catering & Bakery0.5 km
  • Huang's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Morleys Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Rotti Mama0.8 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.4 km
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Booker Cash & Carry0.8 km
  • Khan Cash And Carry0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Bensham Local0.9 km
  • M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.9 km
  • Cedars House Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath1.6 km
  • West Croydon1.8 km
  • Croydon2.0 km