Postcode CR0 3BN 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 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 nearest station is Therapia Lane, 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 the United Kingdom, 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from CR0 3BN.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way near CR0 3BN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Waddon Marsh | Tramlink | Walking directions to Waddon Marsh |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 (about £437 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 | 60 | £442,500 | £432 |
| 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 3BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | 16, Beddington Terrace, Croydon, CR0 3HG | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 17, Beddington Terrace, Croydon, CR0 3HG | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 6, 371, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HP | Flats | Leasehold | £313,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | Flat 4, 369, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HP | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 395, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HP | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the CR0 3BN postcode area, located within West Thornton South & Ampere Way, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 3BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
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 3BN, 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 3BN 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR0 3BN in West Thornton South & Ampere Way is £422,500 (about £437 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CR0 3BN, including West Thornton Primary School, The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (Requires improvement) and Harris Primary Academy Croydon (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 3BN is Therapia Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 468 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 3BN 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 3BN 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).