Postcode CR0 3BF is located in a major urban area, within the West Thornton ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the West Thornton North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Thornton North is £63,791 per year. The nearest station is Therapia Lane, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
West Thornton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,213 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
West Thornton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Thornton North is £63,791 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from CR0 3BF.
West Thornton North near CR0 3BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Therapia Lane located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Beddington Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Beddington Lane |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (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 | 6 | £452,500 | £471 |
| Terraced | 59 | £445,000 | £436 |
| Flats | 13 | £285,000 | £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 | £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 | £383 | £474 | £416 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 3BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 81, Aurelia Road, Croydon, CR0 3BF | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 35, Aurelia Gardens, Croydon, CR0 3BD | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 156, Aurelia Road, Croydon, CR0 3BB | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 36, Lavender Road, Croydon, CR0 3BH | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 154, Cecil Road, Croydon, CR0 3BL | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 |
In the CR0 3BF postcode area, located within West Thornton North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR0 3BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mathu Food & Wine | 162 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Mathu Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | little Beijing | 6 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HG | Walking directions to little Beijing |
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 3BF, 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 3BF records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3BF in West Thornton is £425,000 (about £438 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CR0 3BF, including West Thornton Primary School, Gonville Academy (Good) and The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 3BF is Therapia Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 636 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 3BF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,213 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 3BF 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).