Affluence in CR7 9
How CR7 9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Croydon
- Region
- London
- Population
- 1,808 (2024)
CR7 9Postcode sector · Thornton Heath
How well off CR7 9 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, CR7 9 scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is children in low-income families (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Crime3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
53.1% of adults in CR7 9 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 11.5% are retired and 11.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
22.9% of adults in CR7 9 work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
30.5% of adults in CR7 9 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the England average of 33.9%. 22.8% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.