Postcode CR0 2PX is located in a major urban area, within the West Thornton ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the University Hospital & Queen's Road area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 325.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 325.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 2PX.
University Hospital & Queen's Road near CR0 2PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Wilford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £436 per square foot) in West Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £647,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £540,000 | £502 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £480,000 | £471 |
| Terraced | 63 | £440,000 | £428 |
| Flats | 14 | £262,500 | £403 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217,500 | £375,000 | £346,500 |
| 2017 | £238,000 | £430,500 | £355,000 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £387,000 | £350,000 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £390,000 | £352,500 |
| 2020 | £233,750 | £350,500 | £355,000 |
| 2021 | £264,500 | £422,500 | £417,500 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £456,000 | £422,500 |
| 2023 | £212,500 | £350,000 | £403,000 |
| 2024 | £200,000 | £417,500 | £415,000 |
| 2025 | £230,000 | £386,250 | £427,500 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £480,000 | £425,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £343 | £367 | £387 |
| 2017 | £411 | £391 | £384 |
| 2018 | £404 | £389 | £392 |
| 2019 | £407 | £319 | £386 |
| 2020 | £348 | £383 | £373 |
| 2021 | £431 | £401 | £385 |
| 2022 | £397 | £401 | £433 |
| 2023 | £406 | £406 | £399 |
| 2024 | £389 | £397 | £416 |
| 2025 | £403 | £464 | £445 |
| 2026 | £384 | £463 | £414 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2PX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, Alderson Court, 1, Goodman Crescent, Croydon, CR0 2ND | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Flat 2, 117A, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EU | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | Flat 11, Callender Court, 1, Harry Close, Croydon, CR0 2NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £272,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 22, Cameron Road, Croydon, CR0 2SR | Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Flat 3, 7, Cameron Road, Croydon, CR0 2SR | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the CR0 2PX postcode area, located within University Hospital & Queen's Road, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | P & N Stores | 120-124 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to P & N Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to Bensham Local |
| 0.3 mi | J S Minimart | Windmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2TR | Walking directions to J S Minimart |
| 0.3 mi | Windmill Mini Market | Windmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2TR | Walking directions to Windmill Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket | 383 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR0 2PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Janet Campbell
West Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Rym Daoud
West Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Stuart Thomas King
West Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR0 2PX records about 325 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR0 2PX in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £420,000 (about £436 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 2PX, including Elmwood Junior School (Good), Elmwood Infant School (Good) and Ecclesbourne Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 2PX is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 1,115 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR0 2PX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 284 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 2PX is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Janet Campbell (Labour Party), Rym Daoud (Labour Party) and Stuart Thomas King (Labour Party).