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West Thornton South & Ampere Way

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About

West Thornton South is a residential neighbourhood characterised by its mix of Victorian terraces and post-war housing. The area is primarily residential, with local shops and schools serving the community. It is situated close to major transport links, including the A23 road.

Ampere Way is an industrial and business park located within this area, known for its large retail warehouses and distribution centres. The Croydon Colonnades retail park is a focal point here. The Tramlink network runs directly through, connecting it to central Croydon and Wimbledon.

Area overview

On average West Thornton South & Ampere Way has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Thornton South & Ampere Way is £64,557 per year. There are 2 schools in West Thornton South & Ampere Way: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. West Thornton South & Ampere Way is home to around 9,067 people, with a population density of about 9,043.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

West Thornton South & Ampere Way Population
9,067
Population density
9,043.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.66(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.71(-11%)
Vehicle crime
15.55(+60%)
Drugs
7.28(+20%)
Shoplifting
6.4(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
1,519
16.75%
Other Asian
1,289
14.22%
British
1,157
12.76%
African
1,021
11.26%
Caribbean
960
10.59%
Total population: 9,067

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,458
35.1%
No qualifications
1,345
19.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,041
14.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
872
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
768
10.97%
Total 16+ residents: 7,003

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
975
31.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
810
26.44%
Owns outright
591
19.29%
Other social rented
400
13.06%
Social rents from council
182
5.94%
Total households: 3,063

Property prices in West Thornton South & Ampere Way

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £391,500 in West Thornton South & Ampere Way area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £471,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Thornton South & Ampere Way 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 West Thornton South & Ampere Way over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£195,000
Semi-Detached4£405,000
Terraced37£400,000

10 years median price trend in West Thornton South & Ampere Way

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thornton South & Ampere Way.

All postcodes in West Thornton South & Ampere Way

CR03QS

Oakwood Road

CR03AZ

Mitcham Road

CR03JX

Ampere Way

CR03AX

Moys Close

CR03HS

Mitcham Road

CR03EA

Wortley Road

CR76BT

Keston Road

CR76BW

Harcourt Road

CR03EL

Lancing Road

CR03HE

Canterbury Road

CR03DS

Ockley Road

CR03DA

Westcombe Avenue

CR03HF

Canterbury Road

CR03BH

Lavender Road

CR03AB

Mitcham Road

CR03AJ

Rochford Way

CR03DT

Ringwood Avenue

CR03HJ

Tankerton Terrace

CR04UX

Franklin Way

CR03HQ

Mitcham Road

CR03EE

Boston Road

CR03HA

Canterbury Road

CR03DF

Westcombe Avenue

CR03DX

Peppermint Close

CR03EN

Lancing Road

CR03BL

Cecil Road

CR03BP

Cecil Road

CR03AN

Wingate Crescent

CR03FJ

Purley Way

CR03RQ

Brading Road

CR03EB

Wortley Road

CR03EF

Boston Road

CR03ES

Marden Crescent

CR03HR

Mitcham Road

CR03AH

Rochford Way

CR03BG

Cecil Road

CR03JS

Purley Way Crescent

CR03AF

Mitcham Road

CR03ET

Marden Road

CR03FA

Purley Way

CR03AL

Wingate Crescent

CR03EW

Thornton Road

CR03PW

Canterbury Road

CR76BS

Keston Road

CR03AP

Wingate Crescent

CR03BR

Brading Road

CR03HP

Mitcham Road

CR76BY

Harcourt Road

CR03EH

Boston Road

CR03EP

Donald Road

CR03QD

Southwell Road

CR76BN

Kenmare Road

CR03BS

Rosecourt Road

CR03EY

Thornton Road

CR04UU

Kelvin Gardens

CR04YD

Franklin Way

CR03BX

Peall Road

CR03FL

Purley Way

CR76BU

Harcourt Road

CR03DP

Ockley Road

CR03DZ

Furtherfield Close

CR03QF

Stanley Road

CR03BU

Thornton Avenue

CR03ER

Marden Crescent

CR03EZ

Thornton Road

CR93AS

Mitcham Road

CR03AE

Mitcham Road

CR76BX

Ramsey Road

CR04YF

Franklin Way

CR03EJ

Boston Road

CR76BR

Curzon Road

CR03BW

Thornton Avenue

CR03BJ

Cecil Road

CR04UR

Kelvin Gardens

CR03BQ

Cecil Road

CR03BN

Cecil Road

CR03DJ

Stonecroft Way

CR04UY

Franklin Way

CR03BA

Aurelia Road

CR03DG

Stonecroft Way

CR03EU

Thornton Road

CR04UW

Franklin Way

CR03AD

Rochford Way

CR03DL

Dacre Road

CR03FP

Mitcham Road

CR04YE

Franklin Way

CR03EX

Peall Road

CR76BL

Keston Road

CR04US

Kelvin Gardens

CR03FN

Thornton Road

CR03HG

Beddington Terrace

CR03DR

Ockley Road

CR03DU

Ringwood Avenue

CR03HD

Canterbury Road

CR03HL

Tankerton Terrace

CR03DQ

Ockley Road

CR03DW

Ringwood Avenue

CR76BZ

Harcourt Road

CR03EQ

Donald Road

CR03BE

Aurelia Road

Data Sources

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