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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
31.96(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.19(-13%)
Vehicle crime
9.68(0%)
Other theft
7.2(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.63(-2%)
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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Thornton Heath North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 up to £672,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornton Heath North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats39£285,000
Semi-Detached6£441,000
Terraced37£465,000

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.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.