Postcode CR0 3QS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Thornton South & Ampere Way is £51,200 per year. The nearest station is Ampere Way located about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,775 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 81.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.1% 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 of residents in West Thornton South & Ampere Way is £51,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 3QS.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way near CR0 3QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £388,750 in West Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £602,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £199,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £414,263 |
10 years price trend in West Thornton
In the CR0 3QS postcode area, located within West Thornton South & Ampere Way, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | West Thornton Primary School | Academy sponsor led | N/A | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Elmwood Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Elmwood Infant School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon, CR0 3QB | |
| 0.2 mi | Saints & Sinners | 482 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2SS | |
| 0.4 mi | Princess Royal | Bishop's Road, Croydon, CR0 3LH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.