CR7 6DE is a mixed residential area on Gonville Road, 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 6DE 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. 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 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £405k, up 68.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6DE are sourced from Output Area E00005900 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GONVILLE ROAD, CR7 6DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GONVILLE ROAD, CR7 6DE.
384
39
£ 51,500 /yr
46%
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
Cultural diversity defines CR7 6DE — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 39 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 68.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6DE. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 472,500
2 sales · Mean £ 472,500
Flat
£ 255,000
2 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6DE is moderate at 70 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
52 nearby- Coca Cola European Partners0.6 km
- KSJ Food And Wine0.5 km
- N A Food And Wine0.4 km
- A & B Halal Butcher0.4 km
- Anthony Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars House Hotel0.9 km
- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Bensham Local0.9 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.8 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.4 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
30 nearby- Bensham Chicken0.9 km
- Mina's Caribbean0.9 km
- Wok Express0.9 km
- AT & K1.0 km
- Subway @ BP Fernside Service Station1.0 km
- + 25 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: CR76DE · Data under Open Government Licence