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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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £388,750 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
Terraced55£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

CR76JD

London Road

CR77JE

Brigstock Road

CR77JZ

Frant Road

CR77LA

Colliers Water Lane

CR03AP

Wingate Crescent

CR03BD

Aurelia Gardens

CR03BR

Brading Road

CR03ED

Boston Road

CR76BJ

Limpsfield Avenue

CR77JT

Brigstock Road

CR02RX

Bensham Lane

CR76BY

Harcourt Road

CR76DL

Gonville Road

CR02SQ

Campbell Road

CR02YF

Campbell Road

CR03EH

Boston Road

CR03EP

Donald Road

CR03QD

Southwell Road

CR76AE

Whitehall Road

CR76BN

Kenmare Road

CR76AB

Colvin Road

CR76DD

Gonville Road

CR76HF

Fairlands Avenue

CR76HY

Goldwell Road

CR76JQ

Headcorn Road

CR77SA

Raymead Avenue

CR03BS

Rosecourt Road

CR03EY

Thornton Road

CR76HD

Fairlands Avenue

CR03BX

Peall Road

CR76BU

Harcourt Road

CR77HX

Earlswood Avenue

CR03DZ

Furtherfield Close

CR03QF

Stanley Road

CR03BU

Thornton Avenue

CR76AY

London Road

CR76EQ

London Road

CR03ER

Marden Crescent

CR03EZ

Thornton Road

CR77HF

Woodcroft Road

CR93AS

Mitcham Road

CR03QT

York Road

CR76HP

Kirklees Road

CR76BX

Ramsey Road

CR76JN

Thornton Row

CR76BH

Thornton Road

CR03QU

Stanley Grove

CR76AH

Dunheved Road North

CR76DG

Mayfield Road

CR76DR

Trafford Road

CR03EJ

Boston Road

CR77LB

Colliers Water Lane

CR76BR

Curzon Road

CR76EE

Galpins Road

CR76HH

Grove Road

CR03BW

Thornton Avenue

CR76AF

Whitehall Road

CR76AR

London Road

CR76EL

Galpins Road

CR76ET

Lonsdale Gardens

CR76FE

West Thornton

CR77JX

Frant Road

CR03BJ

Cecil Road

CR76EN

Galpins Road

CR03BQ

Cecil Road

CR76DN

Mayfield Road

CR76JR

Headcorn Road

CR77FF

Mayday Road

CR03BN

Cecil Road

CR41LX

Dorset Gardens

CR76BF

Limpsfield Avenue

CR76HT

London Road

CR76XJ

West Thornton

CR76YL

London Road

CR77ES

Bensham Lane

CR77HN

Mayday Road

CR03BF

Aurelia Road

CR76JE

London Road

CR77HA

Meadow View Road

CR03BA

Aurelia Road

CR03EU

Thornton Road

CR77HQ

London Road

CR03FP

Mitcham Road

CR76AZ

London Road

CR76JT

Headcorn Place

CR77JF

Brigstock Road

CR02PX

Queens Road

CR03EX

Peall Road

CR03PF

London Road

CR76JP

Headcorn Road

CR76BL

Keston Road

CR76DH

Mayfield Crescent

CR76JL

London Road

CR77EU

Bensham Lane

CR03QA

Stanley Road

CR76FJ

West Thornton

CR77HB

Woodcroft Road

CR77HR

Kingswood Avenue

CR77JY

Frant Road

CR02RZ

Bensham Lane

Data Sources

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