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West Thornton South & Ampere Way

About

West Thornton South & Ampere Way is a residential and industrial area in Croydon, located near the A23 and Purley Way. The neighbourhood features a mix of housing, including terraced homes and low-rise flats, alongside industrial estates and retail parks. Ampere Way is known for its business parks and logistics hubs, providing employment opportunities in the area.

The area is well-connected, with West Croydon station nearby offering rail links to central London and beyond. Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping facilities along Purley Way. The presence of industrial and commercial spaces gives the area a practical character, balancing work and residential life.

Area overview

On average West Thornton South & Ampere Way has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 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 of residents in West Thornton South & Ampere Way is £51,200 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.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

West Thornton South & Ampere Way Population

9,067

Population density

9,043.5 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £392,000 in West Thornton South & Ampere Way area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	7	£220,000	£170,000	£186,000	£302,500	£396,000
Semi-Detached	5	£400,000	£305,040	£390,000	£410,000	£458,800
Terraced	46	£400,000	£277,625	£354,250	£421,875	£468,000

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

All postcodes in West Thornton South & Ampere Way

CR03DD

Alfriston Avenue

CR03EQ

Donald Road

CR03AG

Rochford Way

CR03BE

Aurelia Road

CR03DN

Ockley Road

CR04YG

Beddington Farm Road

CR03DE

Westcombe Avenue

CR03DH

Coomber Way

CR03JP

Hesterman Way

CR03QX

Lynton Road

CR03US

Oakwood Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail