Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CR7 6XJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR7 6XJ.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CR7 6XJ's 68% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CR7 6XJ is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.

This is 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6XJ are sourced from Output Area E00005883 (shared with 10 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 6XJ. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British19.8%
Asian / British Asian39.3%
Black / African / Caribbean25.7%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CR7 6XJ is moderate at 63 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 offences218
Anti-social behaviour160
Vehicle crime74
Public order49
Criminal damage and arson48

school Local Schools

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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils0.2 km
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils0.2 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils0.2 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.4 km
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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.6 km
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William Morris Primary School

Good306 pupils1.1 km
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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding426 pupils1.2 km
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Ecclesbourne Primary School

Good426 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Crystal Lodge Hotel0.9 km
  • Stonebridge Lodge Hotel0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Bottom Bay0.6 km
  • Karolek0.2 km
  • R N Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Richmond Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Al-Hamd Halal Meat0.4 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Grill Father0.7 km
  • Laagha's Chicken And Waffles0.7 km
  • Food Mart0.7 km
  • Chicken Maxx0.3 km
  • D's Island Grill0.4 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Bawarchi0.6 km
  • Bubble N Shake0.3 km
  • Cake Walk0.2 km
  • CR7 Lounge0.5 km
  • Desi Chaska0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Khan Cash And Carry0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • The Little Cheap Booze Store0.5 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cava-Ri0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thornton Heath1.1 km
  • Norbury1.5 km
  • Selhurst2.0 km