Postcode CR0 3HA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 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 15.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 3HA.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way near CR0 3HA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.5 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 3HA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | 102, Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 86, Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3HA | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 86, Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3HA | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 90, Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3HA | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 84, Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3HA | Terraced | Freehold | £495,000 |
In the CR0 3HA postcode area, located within West Thornton South & Ampere Way, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | West Thornton Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
West Thornton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Croydon | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Sept 2023. | |
Harris Primary Academy Croydon ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Sept 2023
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Elmwood Infant School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Sept 2014. | |
Elmwood Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Sept 2014
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR0 3HA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | little Beijing | 6 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HG | Walking directions to little Beijing |
| 0.3 mi | Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket | 383 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 369-373 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Vino-Vita | 359 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Vino-Vita |
| 0.3 mi | Family Choice | 333 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PA | Walking directions to Family Choice |
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 3HA, 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 3HA 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 3HA in West Thornton is £419,992 (about £438 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to CR0 3HA, including West Thornton Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Croydon (Outstanding) and Elmwood Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR0 3HA is Ampere Way in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 624 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 3HA 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 3HA 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).