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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 moderate crime levels, with around 78 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
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
29.23(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.37(-9%)
Vehicle crime
15.22(+62%)
Shoplifting
6.95(-30%)
Public order
6.07(-10%)
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 49 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in West Thornton South & Ampere Way area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £480,000.

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
Terraced36£400,000
Flats10£201,250
Semi-Detached3£471,000

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

CR03DG

Stonecroft Way

CR03ER

Marden Crescent

CR03JX

Ampere Way

CR03DA

Westcombe Avenue

CR03DH

Therapia Lane

CR03DU

Ringwood Avenue

CR03DW

Ringwood Avenue

CR03DD

Alfriston Avenue

CR03EJ

Boston Road

CR03QX

Lynton Road

CR03BG

Cecil Road

Data Sources

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