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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

CR78YY

High Street

SE256UN

Whitehorse Lane

CR78AN

Norbury Avenue

CR78EQ

Beulah Avenue

CR78NN

Hamilton Road

CR78NT

Mersham Road

CR78LG

Woodville Road

CR78QR

Hythe Road

CR78SA

Grange Road

CR78XL

Roberts Close

CR78FR

Pearl Close

CR78GW

Primeplace Mews

CR78JX

Livingstone Road

CR78RZ

High Street

SE256RH

Egerton Road

SE256TD

Grange Road

CR78JH

Beulah Road

CR78JN

Norbury Road

CR78QH

Natal Road

SE256UG

Whitehorse Lane

SE256DD

South Norwood Hill

SE256TU

Ross Road

CR78LS

Liverpool Road

CR78PU

Moffat Road

SE256UJ

Whitehorse Lane

CR78JP

Norbury Road

CR78NP

Mersham Road

CR78QX

Buller Road

CR78QZ

Buller Road

CR78SP

Beulah Crescent

CR78PT

Rosebery Avenue

CR78TB

Coates Close

SE256DG

Wharncliffe Gardens

SE256QH

Dunkeld Road

SE256SA

Canham Road

SE256UH

Cranleigh Gardens

CR78FA

Reservoir Close

CR78FP

Garratt Close

CR78LW

Parchmore Road

CR78PG

Burlington Road

CR78AR

Sandfield Gardens

CR78DA

Bensham Grove

CR78PA

Osborne Gardens

SE256SD

Ross Road

SE256TS

Ross Road

SE256UQ

Lyndhurst Prior

CR78LD

The Retreat

CR78LU

Parchmore Road

SE256DE

South Norwood Hill

CR78LR

Hobart Gardens

CR78NS

Mersham Road

CR78NY

Luna Road

CR78QJ

Hunter Road

CR78RB

Cotford Road

Data Sources

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