Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

GONVILLE ROAD, CR7 6DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GONVILLE ROAD, CR7 6DE.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences210
Anti-social behaviour167
Vehicle crime66
Criminal damage and arson51
Public order51

school Local Schools

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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.3 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.3 km
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West Thornton Primary School

Inadequate960 pupils0.6 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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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Requires Improvement684 pupils0.9 km
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Ecclesbourne Primary School

Good426 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cedars House Hotel0.9 km
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.6 km
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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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