Postcode CR0 3BW 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 very high crime levels, with around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,046 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 a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from CR0 3BW.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way near CR0 3BW 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.8 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 3BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 9, Thornton Avenue, Croydon, CR0 3BW | Terraced | Freehold | £474,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 25, Thornton Avenue, Croydon, CR0 3BW | Terraced | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 79, Cecil Road, Croydon, CR0 3BP | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 21, Tankerton Terrace, Croydon, CR0 3HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £372,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 23, Tankerton Terrace, Croydon, CR0 3HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 |
In the CR0 3BW postcode area, located within West Thornton South & Ampere Way, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 3BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | little Beijing | 6 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HG | Walking directions to little Beijing |
| 0.2 mi | Mathu Food & Wine | 162 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Mathu Food & Wine |
| 0.3 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 3BW, 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 3BW records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3BW 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 13 schools close to CR0 3BW, including West Thornton Primary School, The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (Requires improvement) and Gonville Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 3BW is Therapia Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 515 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 3BW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,046 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 3BW 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).