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Thornton Heath

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About

Thornton Heath ward is a residential area in the north of the Croydon borough. It is centred around the High Street, which serves as a local commercial hub with various shops and services. The housing stock is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, alongside some inter-war semis and modern apartment blocks. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Thornton Heath railway station providing frequent services into Central London.

A significant local feature is the Grangewood Park, a large green space with wooded areas and sports facilities. The ward also contains Thornton Heath Recreation Ground and the site of the former Mayday Hospital, now a major university campus and medical centre. The area has a notable community atmosphere, with several longstanding local businesses and cultural centres serving the population.

Area overview

On average Thornton Heath has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thornton Heath is £68,395 per year. There are 4 schools in Thornton Heath: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Thornton Heath is home to around 18,002 people, with a population density of about 10,440.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Thornton Heath Population
18,002
Population density
10,440.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.77(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.22(-9%)
Vehicle crime
11.33(+17%)
Other theft
7.5(-36%)
Public order
6.67(0%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,831
21.28%
Caribbean
3,292
18.29%
African
3,048
16.93%
Other White
2,038
11.32%
Other Black
894
4.97%
Total population: 18,000

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,442
38.05%
No qualifications
2,548
17.81%
Level 3 (A level)
2,134
14.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,688
11.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,416
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 14,303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,152
30.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,858
26.39%
Owns outright
1,418
20.14%
Other social rented
674
9.57%
Social rents from council
632
8.98%
Total households: 7,041

Property prices in Thornton Heath

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £985,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thornton Heath 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats48£281,250
Semi-Detached16£443,000
Terraced76£440,000

10 years median price trend in Thornton Heath

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

All postcodes in Thornton Heath

SE256SN

Grange Road

CR78FQ

Knowland Mews

CR78AD

Norbury Avenue

SE256SS

Cuthbert Gardens

SE256TG

Grange Road

CR78GA

Thornton Heath

CR78HS

Northwood Road

CR78YT

Thornton Heath

CR78SH

Parchmore Road

CR78AA

Norbury Avenue

CR78RE

Nursery Road

SE256SB

Ross Road

SE256SE

Ross Road

SE256UU

Whitehorse Lane

SE256RZ

Canham Road

CR78AX

Camden Way

CR78FL

Beulah Road

CR78JD

Fernham Road

CR78JR

Speke Road

CR78HZ

Howberry Road

CR78JQ

Milner Road

CR78AZ

Camden Gardens

CR78HA

Parchmore Road

CR78HY

Howberry Road

CR78NQ

Mersham Road

CR78SJ

Beulah Road

SE256TA

Grangewood Terrace

SE256TF

Annsworthy Crescent

CR78NF

Heath Road

CR78NL

Hamilton Road

CR78PF

Burlington Road

CR78RS

Pridham Road

SE256SF

Ross Road

SE256RA

Whitehorse Lane

CR78NB

St Pauls Road

CR78PW

Moffat Road

CR78PX

Moffat Road

CR78QP

Hythe Road

SE256DQ

Wharncliffe Gardens

SE256QQ

Oban Road

CR78JA

Bulganak Road

CR78SD

Whitehorse Road

CR78HG

Windsor Road

CR78HT

Northwood Road

CR78LA

The Drive

CR78PE

Burlington Road

SE256RX

Wrights Road

SE256SR

Ardent Close

SE256DA

South Norwood Hill

SE256QD

Ladbrook Road

CR78HJ

Windsor Road

CR78NA

Norwich Road

CR78SS

Beulah Road

CR78AW

Sandfield Road

CR78LL

Woodville Road

CR78PD

Osborne Road

CR78SL

Parchmore Road

SE256UL

Whitehorse Lane

CR78AE

Norbury Avenue

CR78DD

Bensham Grove

CR78QF

Grange Park Road

CR78RH

Elm Road

CR78RJ

Zion Road

CR78FJ

Hallowell Gardens

CR78FZ

Beulah Road

CR78PY

Moffat Road

CR78AY

Camden Gardens

CR78LE

High Street

CR78QQ

Hythe Road

CR78DB

Bensham Grove

CR78LH

Woodville Road

CR78NR

Mersham Road

CR78PH

Burlington Road

CR78LB

The Drive

CR78PQ

Cranbrook Road

SE256RD

Whitehorse Lane

SE256SL

Wharncliffe Road

CR78RT

Thornton Heath

CR78RW

High Street

SE256RW

Michael Road

CR78HF

Windsor Road

CR78PS

Westbrook Road

SE256DH

South Norwood Hill

SE256RL

Michael Road

SE256UP

Whitehorse Lane

SE256UT

St Marys Road

CR78LN

Woodville Road

CR78ND

Norfolk Road

SE256TH

Grange Road

CR78ER

Newnham Close

CR78AQ

Wychwood Avenue

CR78HB

Parchmore Road

CR78JF

Beulah Road

CR78QA

Grange Park Road

CR78QE

Grange Park Road

SE256SW

Ross Road

CR78EA

Bensham Grove

CR78LX

Parchmore Road

CR78NZ

Luna Road

CR78RQ

Gilsland Road

Data Sources

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