Affluence in CR7 8SR
How CR7 8SR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Thornton Heath Central
- Council
- Croydon
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,862 (2024)
CR7 8SRThornton Heath
How well off CR7 8SR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CR7 8SR area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Education and skills4.0
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 8SR area is below that, at 45.7%. 14.3% are retired and 9.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CR7 8SR area is well below that, at 22.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CR7 8SR area is broadly in line with that, at 31.7%. 23.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CR7 8SR sits in (Thornton Heath Central): about 1,862 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.