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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 average crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 the area have 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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Thornton Heath North West Population

8,885

Population density

9,965.2 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Median price£374,500

Price per sq ft£454

Sales (last 12 months)63

Typical range (middle 50%)£298K – £425K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £374,500 (about £454 per square foot) in Thornton Heath North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £823,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornton Heath North West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£495,000	£523	£495,000	£495,000	£495,000	£495,000
Semi-Detached	6	£422,500	£454	£352,500	£408,750	£563,750	£769,750
Terraced	28	£414,500	£437	£357,000	£380,375	£460,000	£562,500
Flats	28	£287,500	£473	£193,500	£237,500	£318,250	£444,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thornton Heath North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton Heath North West.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£256,500	£418,000	£388,500
2017	£253,500	£360,000	£376,000
2018	£271,000	£438,000	£365,000
2019	£270,000	£457,500	£402,000
2020	£270,000	£400,000	£461,500
2021	£295,000	£429,000	£423,500
2022	£292,500	£460,000	£441,500
2023	£274,000	£435,000	£425,000
2024	£265,000	£469,500	£425,000
2025	£295,000	£427,500	£440,000
2026	£265,150	£507,500	£415,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton Heath North West.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£440	£475	£387
2017	£446	£427	£396
2018	£457	£435	£385
2019	£427	£410	£407
2020	£431	£445	£433
2021	£490	£407	£450
2022	£481	£513	£489
2023	£474	£440	£487
2024	£444	£453	£439
2025	£460	£505	£453
2026	£485	£558	£454

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733

Band B£2,022

Band C£2,311

Band D£2,600

Band E£3,178

Band F£3,755

Band G£4,333

Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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Property prices in Thornton Heath North West

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thornton Heath North West

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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