CR7 6DA is a mixed residential area on Gonville Road, 0.5km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
Within the CR7 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. 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 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £405k, down 20.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00005894 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GONVILLE ROAD, CR7 6DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GONVILLE ROAD, CR7 6DA.
332
37
£ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 37, CR7 6DA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6DA. The average age is 37.0. 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
£ 242,500
2 sales · Mean £ 242,500
Terraced
£ 442,500
3 sales · Mean £ 442,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6DA is moderate at 72 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
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Ecclesbourne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Coca Cola European Partners0.6 km
- KSJ Food And Wine0.6 km
- N A Food And Wine0.4 km
- A & B Halal Butcher0.3 km
- Anthony Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars House Hotel0.9 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Bensham Local0.9 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.8 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital0.8 km
- MRCS1.0 km
- Beijing Noodles / Burrito & Tequila0.3 km
- China Red0.9 km
- Kebabi0.3 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Bensham Chicken0.9 km
- Mina's Caribbean0.9 km
- Wok Express0.9 km
- Chicken Hut0.8 km
- Dominic's Pizza0.8 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.4 km
- West Croydon2.0 km
- Selhurst2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76DA · Data under Open Government Licence