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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 90 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
90
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
38.5(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.33(-2%)
Vehicle crime
10.67(+14%)
Drugs
7.67(+24%)
Public order
7.39(+9%)
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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 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
Semi-Detached17£440,000
Detached1£805,000
Flats43£280,000
Terraced93£446,950

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

SE256TU

Ross Road

CR78PH

Burlington Road

CR78LT

Fountain Road

CR78RE

Nursery Road

CR78NH

Manchester Road

CR78PN

Penrith Road

CR78HG

Windsor Road

SE256SF

Ross Road

CR78GW

Primeplace Mews

CR78DX

Athole Terrace

CR78QW

Buller Road

CR78NS

Mersham Road

CR78PW

Moffat Road

CR78DD

Bensham Grove

CR78PF

Burlington Road

CR78PE

Burlington Road

CR78RP

Crowland Road

SE256SN

Grange Road

CR78LN

Woodville Road

CR78RW

High Street

CR78TA

Thornton Heath

SE256QQ

Oban Road

SE256TH

Grange Road

CR78QU

Buller Road

SE256RZ

Canham Road

CR78AF

Norbury Avenue

CR78YT

Thornton Heath

CR78NL

Hamilton Road

CR78RS

Pridham Road

CR78AH

Norbury Avenue

SE256QD

Ladbrook Road

CR78NN

Hamilton Road

SE256QH

Dunkeld Road

SE256RX

Wrights Road

CR78LX

Parchmore Road

CR78FL

Beulah Road

CR78PZ

Moffat Road

CR78AA

Norbury Avenue

CR78PJ

Burlington Road

SE256SL

Wharncliffe Road

CR78JW

Livingstone Road

SE256UP

Whitehorse Lane

CR78HZ

Howberry Road

CR78LQ

Foulsham Road

CR78JE

Beulah Road

CR78FY

Bensham Grove

CR78JZ

Livingstone Road

CR78NU

Mersham Road

CR78QB

Grange Park Road

CR78AR

Sandfield Gardens

CR78QJ

Hunter Road

CR78QR

Hythe Road

CR78QQ

Hythe Road

SE256UL

Whitehorse Lane

CR78QD

Annsworthy Avenue

CR78FZ

Beulah Road

CR78JN

Norbury Road

CR78RQ

Gilsland Road

SE256SG

Wharncliffe Road

SE256DJ

South Norwood Hill

CR78QE

Grange Park Road

CR78NB

St Pauls Road

SE256DG

Wharncliffe Gardens

SE256UG

Whitehorse Lane

CR78NY

Luna Road

CR78AQ

Wychwood Avenue

SE256QF

Thirsk Road

CR78RG

Zion Road

CR78QH

Natal Road

SE256RD

Whitehorse Lane

CR78LZ

Parchmore Road

CR78JL

Beulah Crescent

CR78QS

Lenham Road

SE256TA

Grangewood Terrace

CR78FA

Reservoir Close

CR78QN

Kitchener Road

SE256RB

Whitehorse Lane

CR78RL

Gillett Road

CR78RZ

High Street

CR78HQ

Northwood Road

CR78QA

Grange Park Road

CR78LG

Woodville Road

CR78HR

Northwood Road

CR78FF

Goulding Gardens

CR78QX

Buller Road

CR78FS

Gillett Road

CR78AX

Camden Way

CR78PS

Westbrook Road

SE256RY

Wrights Road

CR78JT

Livingstone Road

CR78AY

Camden Gardens

CR78JH

Beulah Road

CR78LP

Woodville Road

CR78EA

Bensham Grove

CR78NZ

Luna Road

CR78NF

Heath Road

SE256SA

Canham Road

CR78LR

Hobart Gardens

CR78PT

Rosebery Avenue

CR78SN

Gillett Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.