CR7 6DP is a mixed residential area on Mayfield Road, 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 6DP represents 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. 73% 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, down 10.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00005889 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYFIELD ROAD, CR7 6DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD ROAD, CR7 6DP.
276
37
£ 51,500 /yr
43%
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
No single demographic signal dominates CR7 6DP — age 37, 73% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 10.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6DP. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 346,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6DP is moderate at 69 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
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
West Thornton Primary School
William Morris Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- AT & K0.9 km
- Subway @ BP Fernside Service Station0.9 km
- Grill Father0.4 km
- Laagha's Chicken And Waffles0.4 km
- Kuku Kebab House0.4 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Ceylin's1.0 km
- Jackietastethedifference1.0 km
- Rooster N Pizza1.0 km
- Fat Boys Cafe0.8 km
- Bawarchi0.6 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co Op1.0 km
- Khan Cash And Carry0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Bottom Bay0.4 km
- Karolek0.7 km
- R N Food & Wine0.7 km
- Coca Cola European Partners0.8 km
- KSJ Food And Wine0.8 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cava-Ri0.9 km
- The Golden Lion1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.5 km
- Norbury1.8 km
- Selhurst2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76DP · Data under Open Government Licence