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Thornton Heath North West

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About

Thornton Heath North West is a residential neighbourhood characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some inter-war semis and modern infill developments. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping needs served along the main routes like Brigstock Road and Thornton Road, where you’ll find independent shops, supermarkets, and essential services. Green space is provided by Grangewood Park, a sloping woodland area with tennis courts and a children’s playground.

The area is defined by its transport links, sitting between Thornton Heath and Norwood Junction railway stations, offering frequent services into Central London. A notable local landmark is the historic Mayday Hospital, now Croydon University Hospital, which dominates the eastern edge. The streets are generally quiet, with a mix of private homeowners and rented accommodation, creating a settled, community-focused atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Thornton Heath North West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thornton Heath North West is £65,465 per year. There are 3 schools in Thornton Heath North West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Thornton Heath North West is home to around 8,885 people, with a population density of about 9,965.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Thornton Heath North West Population
8,885
Population density
9,965.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.29(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.05(-22%)
Vehicle crime
10.02(+7%)
Drugs
6.64(+7%)
Other theft
6.08(-47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,048
23.04%
African
1,471
16.55%
Caribbean
1,470
16.54%
Other White
1,096
12.33%
Other Black
409
4.6%
Total population: 8,888

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,599
37.05%
No qualifications
1,364
19.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,036
14.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
816
11.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
663
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 7,015

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,017
29.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
976
27.88%
Owns outright
638
18.22%
Other social rented
412
11.77%
Social rents from council
307
8.77%
Total households: 3,501

Property prices in Thornton Heath North West

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £372,250 in Thornton Heath North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £823,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thornton Heath North West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornton Heath North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£495,000£5,625
Flats30£279,000£5,082
Semi-Detached3£425,000£4,885
Terraced32£414,500£4,753

10 years median price trend in Thornton Heath North West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton Heath North West.

All postcodes in Thornton Heath North West

SE193TR

The Lawns

CR78JF

Beulah Road

CR78DX

Athole Terrace

CR78HT

Northwood Road

SE193BN

Grange Road

CR78NF

Heath Road

CR78TA

Thornton Heath

SE256DU

South Norwood Hill

CR78DB

Bensham Grove

SE193DG

Kingslyn Crescent

CR78FT

Beulah Road

CR78ER

Newnham Close

CR78LZ

Parchmore Road

CR78HA

Parchmore Road

SE193TP

The Lawns

CR78AX

Camden Way

CR78LH

Woodville Road

CR78LY

Parchmore Road

CR78PP

Cranbrook Road

CR78NA

Norwich Road

SE193BS

Grange Road

CR78AR

Sandfield Gardens

CR78PS

Westbrook Road

SE193LJ

Beulah Hill

CR78PD

Osborne Road

CR78HE

Windsor Road

SE193BY

Grange Road

CR78SH

Parchmore Road

CR78HQ

Northwood Road

CR78FJ

Hallowell Gardens

SE193BU

Grange Road

CR78GY

Bulganak Road

CR78JA

Bulganak Road

CR78DA

Bensham Grove

CR78LW

Parchmore Road

CR78AZ

Camden Gardens

CR78FN

Osborne Road

CR78FL

Beulah Road

SE193TT

Spa Hill

SE256DY

Gayfere Place

CR78AU

Sandfield Road

CR78SF

Dairy Close

CR78PJ

Burlington Road

CR78HF

Windsor Road

SE193BJ

Bramble Close

CR78HR

Northwood Road

CR78AD

Norbury Avenue

CR78AQ

Wychwood Avenue

SE256DR

South Norwood Hill

CR78NB

St Pauls Road

CR78LT

Fountain Road

SE193BW

Grange Road

CR78DD

Bensham Grove

CR78JN

Norbury Road

SE193BZ

Beauchamp Road

CR78PL

Penrith Road

SE193LH

Beulah Hill

CR78AL

Norbury Avenue

CR78AN

Norbury Avenue

CR78PQ

Cranbrook Road

SE256DP

South Norwood Hill

CR78BX

Bedser Close

CR78EA

Bensham Grove

CR78PR

Upton Road

CR78JE

Beulah Road

SE193LU

Beulah Hill

CR78JB

Belle Vue Park

CR78FW

Fountain Road

SE193FH

Verdant Mews

SE193DD

Templeton Close

SE256DT

Glyn Close

CR78SJ

Beulah Road

CR78PF

Burlington Road

CR78HJ

Windsor Road

SE193DA

Beauchamp Road

CR78SY

Sandfield Passage

CR78FF

Goulding Gardens

SE193BL

Grange Road

CR78FP

Garratt Close

CR78PG

Burlington Road

CR78PA

Osborne Gardens

CR78AY

Camden Gardens

CR78NG

Furze Road

CR78HL

Parchmore Way

CR78PT

Rosebery Avenue

SE193LY

Beulah Hill

CR78FY

Bensham Grove

CR78HD

Parchmore Road

SE193DJ

Beauchamp Road

CR78SP

Beulah Crescent

SE193TU

Spa Hill

SE256DS

Spa Close

CR78AH

Norbury Avenue

CR78NJ

Furze Road

CR78AF

Norbury Avenue

CR78AW

Sandfield Road

CR78PB

Osborne Road

SE193BX

Grange Road

CR78SL

Parchmore Road

CR78HG

Windsor Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.