West Thornton is a residential ward in the London Borough of Croydon, located to the north of the town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, post-war estates, and modern developments. Green spaces like Thornton Heath Recreation Ground provide leisure opportunities, while local shops and amenities cater to daily needs. Public transport links, including buses and Thornton Heath railway station, connect the area to central London and Croydon.
The ward has a strong sense of community, with schools, places of worship, and community centres serving its residents. West Thornton is also home to a range of cultural backgrounds, reflected in its independent businesses and eateries. The area balances urban convenience with quieter residential streets, making it a practical choice for families and commuters.
On average West Thornton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 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 of residents in West Thornton is £50,211 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.
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Malvern Road
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Bensham Lane
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Wingate Crescent
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Peall Road
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Canterbury Road
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Keston Road
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Mayfield Road
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West Thornton North
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Frant Road
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Frant Road
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Colliers Water Lane
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Boston Road
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Broad Green Avenue
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Campbell Road
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Wingate Crescent
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Aurelia Gardens
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Brading Road
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Boston Road
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Canterbury Road
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Keston Road
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Whitehall Road
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Gonville Road
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Kenmare Road
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West Thornton North
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Dennett Road
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Colvin Road
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Harcourt Road
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Gonville Road
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Gonville Road
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Fairlands Avenue
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Goldwell Road
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Headcorn Road
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Raymead Avenue
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Rosecourt Road
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Peall Road
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Thornton Road
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Curzon Road
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Fairlands Avenue
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Earlswood Avenue
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Lavender Road
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Boston Road
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Boston Road
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University Hospital & Queen's Road
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West Thornton North
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Marden Crescent
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Thornton Road
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Canterbury Road
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Mitcham Road
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Kirklees Road
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Woodcroft Road
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Thornton Road
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Ramsey Road
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Thornton Row
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Boston Road
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Keston Road
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Dunheved Road North
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Mayfield Road
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Trafford Road
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Beverstone Road
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Cecil Road
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Curzon Road
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Galpin's Road
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Galpin's Road
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Grove Road
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Thornton Avenue
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Cecil Road
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Headcorn Road
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Colvin Road
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Fiveacre Close
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Mayfield Road
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Galpin's Road
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Lonsdale Gardens
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West Thornton North
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Crossland Road
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Frant Road
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West Thornton North
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Aurelia Road
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Cecil Road
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Dorset Gardens
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West Thornton North
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West Thornton North
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Limpsfield Avenue
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West Thornton North
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Bensham Lane
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Buxton Road
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Mayday Road
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Aurelia Road
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Cecil Road
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Mitcham Road
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Dunheved Road North
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Headcorn Place
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Crossland Road
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West Thornton North
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Goodman Crescent
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Peall Road
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Canterbury Road
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Harcourt Road
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Mayfield Crescent
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West Thornton North
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Headcorn Place