CR7 6DR is a mixed residential area on Trafford Road, 0.6km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £446k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00005895 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRAFFORD ROAD, CR7 6DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAFFORD ROAD, CR7 6DR.
349
39
£ 51,500 /yr
45%
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
48% of CR7 6DR's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6DR. The average age is 38.6. 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
Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Terraced
£ 412,500
5 sales · Mean £ 391,500
Flat
£ 147,500
1 sales · Mean £ 147,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6DR is moderate at 73 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
West Thornton Primary School
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Ecclesbourne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Bottom Bay0.2 km
- Karolek0.8 km
- R N Food & Wine0.8 km
- Coca Cola European Partners0.7 km
- KSJ Food And Wine0.7 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Grill Father0.2 km
- Laagha's Chicken And Waffles0.2 km
- Island Taste0.4 km
- Tandoori Corner0.3 km
- Food Mart0.2 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- MyTime Croydon0.6 km
- Santok Maa's Bhajia House0.3 km
- Bawarchi0.4 km
- Bubble N Shake0.8 km
- Cake Walk0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.8 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Khan Cash And Carry0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Bensham Local1.0 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.4 km
- Norbury2.0 km
- Selhurst2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76DR · Data under Open Government Licence