Postcode CR0 3AZ is located in a major urban area, within the West Thornton area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the West Thornton South & Ampere Way area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Thornton South & Ampere Way is £64,557 per year. The median sale price in West Thornton is £419,992 (around £438 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £341,250 and £473,000. The nearest station is Ampere Way, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,892 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Thornton South & Ampere Way is £64,557 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from CR0 3AZ.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way near CR0 3AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ampere Way located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Waddon Marsh | Tramlink | Walking directions to Waddon Marsh |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £419,992 (about £438 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 | £474 |
| Terraced | 53 | £440,000 | £430 |
| Flats | 13 | £245,000 | £390 |
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 | £240,000 | £386,250 | £427,500 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £482,500 | £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 | £400 | £464 | £445 |
| 2026 | £383 | £483 | £423 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 3AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | 16, Beddington Terrace, Croydon, CR0 3HG | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Flat 10, Ikon House, 2, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 3FA | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 28, Ikon House, 2, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 3FA | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 379, Thornton Road, Croydon, CR0 3EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £412,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 6, 371, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HP | Flats | Leasehold | £313,000 |
In the CR0 3AZ postcode area, located within West Thornton South & Ampere Way, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | West Thornton Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Croydon | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR0 3AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | little Beijing | 6 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HG | Walking directions to little Beijing |
| 0.3 mi | Mathu Food & Wine | 162 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Mathu Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket | 383 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 369-373 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3AZ, 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 3AZ records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR0 3AZ in West Thornton is £419,992 (about £438 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CR0 3AZ, including West Thornton Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Croydon (Outstanding) and The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR0 3AZ is Ampere Way in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 428 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 3AZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,892 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 3AZ 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).