CR7 6HF is a mixed residential area on Fairlands Avenue, 0.7km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. 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 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% 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 £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6HF are sourced from Output Area E00005888 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRLANDS AVENUE, CR7 6HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRLANDS AVENUE, CR7 6HF.
344
41
£ 51,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 6HF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
47% of CR7 6HF'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 6HF. The average age is 41.3. 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
£ 450,000
5 sales · Mean £ 443,420
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 6HF 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
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
William Morris Primary School
West Thornton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- N A Food And Wine0.6 km
- Bottom Bay0.5 km
- Karolek0.5 km
- R N Food & Wine0.5 km
- Richmond Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Grill Father0.5 km
- Laagha's Chicken And Waffles0.5 km
- Food Mart0.5 km
- Chicken Maxx0.6 km
- D's Island Grill0.4 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Memory Gate Photo Cafe0.9 km
- Ceylin's1.0 km
- Jackietastethedifference1.0 km
- Rooster N Pizza1.0 km
- Bawarchi0.6 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co Op1.0 km
- Khan Cash And Carry0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cava-Ri0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thornton Heath1.3 km
- Norbury1.7 km
- Selhurst2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76HF · Data under Open Government Licence