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About

West Thornton ward occupies the north-western part of the London Borough of Croydon. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside post-war developments and modern apartment blocks. Its main thoroughfares include London Road and Brigstock Road, which host a variety of local shops, supermarkets, and independent businesses catering to daily needs. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Thornton Heath railway station providing frequent services into central London and Croydon town centre.

The landscape is largely urban, with several notable green spaces providing community focal points. Thornton Heath Recreation Ground offers sports facilities, a playground, and a pond. A specific local landmark is the historic Mayday Hospital, now known as Croydon University Hospital, which has served the area for over a century. The ward's demographic is varied, with a range of cultural and religious institutions reflecting the community. Housing estates like the Broad Green Estate form a significant part of the residential fabric in the southern section of the ward.

Area overview

On average West Thornton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Thornton is £63,832 per year. There are 4 schools in West Thornton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. West Thornton is home to around 18,764 people, with a population density of about 9,519.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

West Thornton Population
18,764
Population density
9,519.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.35(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.07(+2%)
Vehicle crime
12.95(+33%)
Public order
10.29(+55%)
Drugs
8.26(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
2,892
15.41%
Caribbean
2,738
14.59%
African
2,310
12.31%
British
2,145
11.43%
Pakistani
1,959
10.44%
Total population: 18,765

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,148
35.63%
No qualifications
2,901
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
2,020
13.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,676
11.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,588
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 14,449

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,930
29.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,555
23.95%
Owns outright
1,394
21.47%
Social rents from council
650
10.01%
Other social rented
646
9.95%
Total households: 6,492

Property prices in West Thornton

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £394,600 in West Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £647,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Thornton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats16£204,000
Semi-Detached7£390,000
Terraced57£425,000

10 years median price trend in West Thornton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thornton.

All postcodes in West Thornton

CR03QS

Oakwood Road

CR76FL

West Thornton

CR93AT

Limpsfield Avenue

CR02PH

Lodge Road

CR03AZ

Mitcham Road

CR03PU

Canterbury Road

CR03QE

Colchester Villas

CR76HZ

Goldwell Road

CR76AS

Fiveacre Close

CR76DQ

Trafford Road

CR76HE

Fairlands Avenue

CR77HP

Crossland Road

CR03AX

Moys Close

CR03QW

Stanley Grove

CR76AQ

Dunheved Close

CR77HU

London Road

CR76DU

Silverleigh Road

CR76DB

Gonville Road

CR76DE

Gonville Road

CR76HJ

Fairlands Avenue

CR77HE

Woodcroft Road

CR77HY

Queenswood Avenue

CR03EA

Wortley Road

CR77GY

Mayday Road

CR76AN

Sharland Close

CR76AX

Dunheved Road North

CR76BT

Keston Road

CR76BW

Harcourt Road

CR76HN

Grove Road

CR76LB

Wharfedale Gardens

CR03EL

Lancing Road

CR76AU

London Road

CR76HR

Redford Avenue

CR76JW

Leander Road

CR77HJ

Buxton Road

CR03HE

Canterbury Road

CR76JU

Leander Road

CR76DX

Silverleigh Road

CR76HS

Goldwell Road

CR76JJ

Wharfedale Gardens

CR03HF

Canterbury Road

CR76AD

Dunheved Road South

CR76AL

Broughton Road

CR76EP

Namton Drive

CR03BH

Lavender Road

CR76AA

Willett Place

CR02SR

Cameron Road

CR03AB

Mitcham Road

CR09BJ

West Thornton

CR76BA

Thornton Road

CR76FD

West Thornton

CR76HG

Fairlands Avenue

CR77SB

Raymead Avenue

CR03HJ

Tankerton Terrace

CR76AJ

Broughton Road

CR76DS

Silverleigh Road

CR76JG

London Road

CR03EE

Boston Road

CR03HA

Canterbury Road

CR76BB

Thornton Road

CR76HL

Grove Road

CR76JH

West Thornton

CR77HG

Buxton Road

CR03EN

Lancing Road

CR76LE

Wharfedale Gardens

CR03BL

Cecil Road

CR03BP

Cecil Road

CR76HW

Ashley Road

CR03AN

Wingate Crescent

CR03RQ

Brading Road

CR76EB

Galpins Road

CR03EB

Wortley Road

CR03EF

Boston Road

CR03ES

Marden Crescent

CR76DY

Silverleigh Road

CR76LA

Wharfedale Gardens

CR76HU

Ashley Road

CR03BG

Cecil Road

CR76JY

Leander Road

CR77LE

Colliers Water Lane

CR76BE

Limpsfield Avenue

CR76DZ

Silverleigh Road

CR76EA

Galpins Road

CR76LD

Wharfedale Gardens

CR77HZ

Queenswood Avenue

CR03ET

Marden Road

CR76AW

London Road

CR76DT

Silverleigh Road

CR02PF

Lodge Road

CR03EG

Boston Road

CR76FB

Thornton Road

CR76JA

London Road

CR77HS

Alma Place

CR77LH

Malvern Road

CR02PP

Bensham Lane

CR03AL

Wingate Crescent

CR03EW

Thornton Road

CR03PW

Canterbury Road

CR76BS

Keston Road

CR76DP

Mayfield Road

Data Sources

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