Postcode CR0 3PF is located in a major urban area, within the West Thornton area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the University Hospital & Queen's Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 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 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,690 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from CR0 3PF.
University Hospital & Queen's Road near CR0 3PF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
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 3PF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 468 - 472, London Road, Croydon, CR0 2SS | Other | Freehold | £2,000,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 468 - 472, London Road, Croydon, CR0 2SS | Other | Leasehold | £2,000,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Flat 7, Griffin House, 399, London Road, Croydon, CR0 3FH | Flats | Leasehold | £85,500 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Flat 73, Dakota House, 7, Mayday Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7FF | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | Flat 2, 23, Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3PY | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the CR0 3PF postcode area, located within University Hospital & Queen's Road, there are 14 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 | 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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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Elmwood Junior School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2013. | |
Elmwood Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jul 2013
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Chestnut Park Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jun 2018. | |
Chestnut Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Jun 2018
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR0 3PF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket | 383 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 369-373 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Vino-Vita | 359 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Vino-Vita |
| 0.2 mi | Family Choice | 333 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PA | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.2 mi | Amy's Kerala Supermarket | 309 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PA | Walking directions to Amy's Kerala Supermarket |
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 3PF, 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 3PF records about 96 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 other theft.
The median sale price around CR0 3PF in West Thornton is £419,992 (about £438 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 3PF, including Elmwood Infant School (Good), Elmwood Junior School (Good) and Chestnut Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR0 3PF is Ampere Way in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,022 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 3PF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,690 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 3PF 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).