Postcode CR0 3QA is located in a major urban area, within the West Thornton ward 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 nearest station is Ampere Way, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 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 the United Kingdom, 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 10.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 3QA.
University Hospital & Queen's Road near CR0 3QA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Waddon Marsh | Tramlink | Walking directions to Waddon Marsh |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £436 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 | £471 |
| Terraced | 63 | £440,000 | £428 |
| Flats | 14 | £262,500 | £403 |
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 | £384 | £463 | £414 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 3QA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | 2C, Stanley Grove, Croydon, CR0 3QU | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 28, Stanley Grove, Croydon, CR0 3QU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £382,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 14, Boston Road, Croydon, CR0 3ED | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | Flat 2, 23, Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3PY | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 60, Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3PW | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the CR0 3QA postcode area, located within University Hospital & Queen's Road, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 3QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket | 383 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 369-373 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 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 3QA, 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 3QA 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR0 3QA in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £420,000 (about £436 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 3QA, including Elmwood Infant School (Good), Elmwood Junior School (Good) and West Thornton Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 3QA is Ampere Way in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 875 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 3QA 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 3QA 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).