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About

West Thornton North sits on the west side of Thornton Heath in the London Borough of Croydon, within the CR7 postcode area. The neighbourhood is largely residential, with a mix of late‑Victorian terraced streets and mid‑20th‑century council housing that followed the arrival of the railway. Thornton Heath station, a short walk from much of the ward, shaped the pattern of development after it opened in 1862, so terraces and short stretches of shops cluster near transport links. Local parades and bus routes provide direct journeys to Croydon town centre and neighbouring districts.

Community life centres on small parks, primary schools and a handful of community centres and sports clubs that serve nearby streets. Allotments and pocket greens punctuate the residential blocks, and many streets retain their original plot sizes and layouts visible on older maps. Day‑to‑day services are provided by independent shops and takeaways along the main local roads, with larger retail and civic facilities a short trip away by public transport.

Area overview

On average West Thornton North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Thornton North is £63,791 per year. There are 2 schools in West Thornton North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. West Thornton North is home to around 9,655 people, with a population density of about 8,884.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

West Thornton North Population
9,655
Population density
8,884.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.15(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.55(+14%)
Vehicle crime
10.77(+15%)
Public order
8.7(+29%)
Shoplifting
7.46(-25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
1,593
16.5%
Caribbean
1,411
14.61%
Pakistani
1,220
12.64%
African
1,135
11.76%
British
964
9.98%
Total population: 9,655

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,776
36.47%
No qualifications
1,491
19.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,065
13.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
913
11.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
786
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 7,612

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
926
28.7%
Owns outright
923
28.6%
Owns with a mortgage
857
26.56%
Social rents from council
199
6.17%
Other social rented
179
5.55%
Total households: 3,227

Property prices in West Thornton North

Median price£457,500
Price per sq ft£428
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£390K – £499K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 (about £428 per square foot) in West Thornton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £647,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Thornton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£485,000£474
Terraced39£465,000£420
Flats6£297,500£464

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Thornton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thornton North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£375,000£380,000
2017£242,000£470,000£400,000
2018£213,750£412,000£378,500
2019£230,750£410,000£390,000
2020£240,000£361,000£398,250
2021£259,000£438,000£440,000
2022£282,000£475,000£470,000
2023£282,500£360,000£455,000
2024£216,000£450,000£450,000
2025£285,000£454,000
2026£231,500£485,000£470,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thornton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Thornton North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304£367£335
2017£405£372£341
2018£358£389£355
2019£392£316£340
2020£330£381£369
2021£379£401£371
2022£425£401£430
2023£336£268£395
2024£342£394£420
2025£464£425
2026£229£474£406
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Thornton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Thornton North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about West Thornton North

Is West Thornton North safe?

West Thornton North records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Thornton North?

The median sale price in West Thornton North is £457,500 (about £428 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Thornton North?

West Thornton North has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Thornton North?

West Thornton North scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Thornton North sits around rank 10,505 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in West Thornton North?

The average household income in West Thornton North is around £63,791 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin West Thornton North

CR76BF

Limpsfield Avenue

CR76AW

London Road

CR77HR

Kingswood Avenue

CR76FE

West Thornton

CR76EN

Galpins Road

CR77HX

Earlswood Avenue

CR76JQ

Headcorn Road

CR76DN

Mayfield Road

CR77PA

London Road

CR76FL

West Thornton

CR76YL

London Road

CR77JZ

Frant Road

CR76LD

Wharfedale Gardens

CR76LE

Wharfedale Gardens

CR76HU

Ashley Road

CR93AT

Limpsfield Avenue

CR77LH

Malvern Road

CR76HD

Fairlands Avenue

CR76EP

Namton Drive

CR77LG

Dovercourt Avenue

CR76FH

West Thornton

CR77HD

Jamaica Road

CR76ED

Galpins Road

CR76HN

Grove Road

CR76JL

London Road

CR77JF

Brigstock Road

CR76XJ

West Thornton

CR76FD

West Thornton

CR76JA

London Road

CR76DG

Mayfield Road

CR76DW

Silverleigh Road

CR77HJ

Buxton Road

CR76FJ

West Thornton

CR76DA

Gonville Road

CR76JR

Headcorn Road

CR77JE

Brigstock Road

CR76DT

Silverleigh Road

CR76EL

Galpins Road

CR76DE

Gonville Road

CR76JG

London Road

CR03BD

Aurelia Gardens

CR76BB

Thornton Road

CR76HT

London Road

CR76BG

Limpsfield Avenue

CR76FF

London Road

CR77JP

Brigstock Road

CR77LN

Weybridge Road

CR76HR

Redford Avenue

CR76JT

Headcorn Place

CR76DB

Gonville Road

CR76EE

Galpins Road

CR77SB

Raymead Avenue

CR76BJ

Limpsfield Avenue

CR77HZ

Queenswood Avenue

CR76AG

Broughton Road

CR76JP

Headcorn Road

CR76LA

Wharfedale Gardens

CR77LJ

Dovercourt Avenue

CR76HF

Fairlands Avenue

CR77HW

London Road

CR77SA

Raymead Avenue

CR76JB

London Road

CR76JU

Leander Road

CR77HG

Buxton Road

CR76AB

Colvin Road

CR76HH

Grove Road

CR76DP

Mayfield Road

CR77HA

Meadow View Road

CR76JH

West Thornton

CR77JX

Frant Road

CR76JY

Leander Road

CR76HJ

Fairlands Avenue

CR76HS

Goldwell Road

CR76DR

Trafford Road

CR76BH

Thornton Road

CR76HW

Ashley Road

CR76AQ

Dunheved Close

CR76JE

London Road

CR76HE

Fairlands Avenue

CR76DL

Gonville Road

CR03BB

Aurelia Road

CR76JS

Headcorn Road

CR76FB

Thornton Road

CR76JF

London Road

CR76HL

Grove Road

CR76DZ

Silverleigh Road

CR76DJ

Mayfield Road

CR77JY

Frant Road

CR76HA

Fairlands Avenue

CR76HY

Goldwell Road

CR76JZ

Leander Road

CR76HZ

Goldwell Road

CR76DS

Silverleigh Road

CR76DQ

Trafford Road

CR76HQ

Redford Avenue

CR76BA

Thornton Road

CR77LE

Colliers Water Lane

CR76AA

Willett Place

CR03BT

Peall Road Industrial Estate

CR76EB

Galpins Road