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CR0 3RQ

Brading Road

West Thornton

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Overview

Postcode CR0 3RQ 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 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

West Thornton South & Ampere Way has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Thornton South & Ampere Way has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.7%

Approximately 15.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in West Thornton South & Ampere Way is £64,557 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 3RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

West Thornton South & Ampere Way near CR0 3RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Therapia Lane located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 3RQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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
0.7 mi

3,4,5,6

Beddington Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Beddington Lane

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
415
Population density
5,110.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.3(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.83(-19%)
Vehicle crime
17.59(+88%)
Drugs
9.7(+56%)
Public order
9.7(+43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
96
23.13%
African
57
13.73%
Other Asian
56
13.49%
Caribbean
56
13.49%
British
37
8.92%
Total population: 415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
38.95%
No qualifications
63
18.31%
Level 3 (A level)
52
15.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
7.85%
Total 16+ residents: 344

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
35.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
29.13%
Owns outright
19
14.96%
Other social rented
18
14.17%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.72%
Total households: 127

Property prices in West Thornton

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£437
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£339K – £471K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £437 per square foot) in West Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £647,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Thornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£540,000£502
Semi-Detached4£452,500£491
Terraced56£447,500£436
Flats15£240,000£408

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Thornton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£452,500£465,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thornton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Thornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£439£415
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Thornton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Thornton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 3RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 3RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 202636, Lavender Road, Croydon, CR0 3BHTerracedFreehold£450,000
08 May 2026154, Cecil Road, Croydon, CR0 3BLTerracedFreehold£340,000
17 Oct 2025144, Cecil Road, Croydon, CR0 3BLTerracedFreehold£440,000
28 Jul 20254A, The Parade, Croydon, CR0 3HLTerracedFreehold£220,000
29 Apr 202579, Cecil Road, Croydon, CR0 3BPTerracedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the CR0 3RQ postcode area, located within West Thornton South & Ampere Way, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 3RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWest Thornton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryThe Archbishop Lanfranc AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryGonville AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 3RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 3RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMathu Food & Wine162 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BBWalking directions to Mathu Food & Wine
0.2 milittle Beijing6 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HGWalking directions to little Beijing
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalLimpsfield Avenue, Croydon, CR7 6BGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR0 3RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janet Campbell

West Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rym Daoud

West Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stuart Thomas King

West Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardWest ThorntonE05011488
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Thornton South & Ampere WayE02000209
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 016CE01001177
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 3RQ

Is CR0 3RQ (West Thornton South & Ampere Way) safe?

The area around CR0 3RQ 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.

What is the average house price near CR0 3RQ?

The median sale price around CR0 3RQ in West Thornton South & Ampere Way is £425,000 (about £437 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 3RQ?

There are 14 schools close to CR0 3RQ, including West Thornton Primary School, The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (Requires improvement) and Gonville Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 3RQ?

The closest station to CR0 3RQ is Therapia Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 433 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 3RQ?

CR0 3RQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,251 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 3RQ (West Thornton South & Ampere Way) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 3RQ 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.