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Thornton Heath West

About

Thornton Heath West is a residential area located in the north of the London Borough of Croydon. It is centred around the high street and Thornton Heath railway station, which provides frequent services into Central London. The housing stock is largely composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside some inter-war semis and modern flats.

The area is home to Grangewood Park, a large green space with wooded areas and sports facilities. A notable local landmark is the former ABC Cinema building on the high street, a distinctive 1930s structure that has been repurposed for other uses, reflecting the area's changing high street economy.

Area overview

On average Thornton Heath West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thornton Heath West is £68,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Thornton Heath West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Thornton Heath West is home to around 8,929 people, with a population density of about 12,146.6 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Thornton Heath West Population

8,929

Population density

12,146.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

26.21(-14%)

Anti-social behaviour

22.06(-17%)

Vehicle crime

9.07(-7%)

Other theft

4.82(-59%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.7(-18%)

London average

Demographics

Caribbean

1,518

17%

British

1,157

12.95%

Indian

1,070

11.98%

African

1,068

11.96%

Pakistani

991

11.1%

Total population: 8,931

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,629

36.79%

No qualifications

1,382

19.34%

Level 3 (A level)

980

13.71%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

864

12.09%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

742

10.38%

Total 16+ residents: 7,146

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

985

32.43%

Owns outright

866

28.51%

Private landlord or letting agency

856

28.19%

Other social rented

122

4.02%

Social rents from council

107

3.52%

Total households: 3,037

Property prices in Thornton Heath West

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in Thornton Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	6	£254,500	£197,500	£222,750	£279,500	£289,000
Semi-Detached	4	£421,500	£373,000	£373,000	£530,000	£674,000
Terraced	36	£442,500	£255,910	£391,250	£487,500	£593,250

10 years median price trend in Thornton Heath West

All postcodes in Thornton Heath West

CR77LP

Woodland Road

CR77LW

Malvern Road

CR77FP

Chipstead Avenue

CR77LT

Beverstone Road

CR77NN

Warwick Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail