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West Thornton South & Ampere Way

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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 101 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
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

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

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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £386,250 in West Thornton South & Ampere Way area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £545,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£239,000
Semi-Detached5£400,000
Terraced47£400,000

10 years 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
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.