Affluence in CR7 8RW
How CR7 8RW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Thornton Heath North East
- Council
- Croydon
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,954 (2024)
CR7 8RWThornton Heath
How well off CR7 8RW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CR7 8RW area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Income2.0
- Crime2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Employment3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Health and disability4.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the CR7 8RW area is broadly in line with that, at 59.8%. 10.3% are retired and 11.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CR7 8RW area is below that, at 26.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CR7 8RW area is broadly in line with that, at 35.6%. 18.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CR7 8RW sits in (Thornton Heath North East): about 1,954 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.