Postcode report
CR7 6DX Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CR7 6DX: area rating, property, schools and local change
CR7 6DX is a postcode in West Thornton, Croydon, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CR7 6DX, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CR7 6DX are schools and education and health, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CR7 6DX is based on Croydon 011 Census 2021. It covers 9,660 residents, 8,885 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 55% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near CR7 6DX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CR7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £478k from 30 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CR7 6DX can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CR7 6DX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CR7 6DX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 32 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CR7 6DX
Is CR7 6DX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CR7 6DX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CR7 6DX?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CR7 6DX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CR7 6DX?
LocaleIQ matched CR7 6DX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CR7 6DX?
The latest median sold price is £478k based on 30 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CR7 6DX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 32 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.