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 123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Thornton South & Ampere Way is £64,557 per year. The nearest station is Therapia Lane located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
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 3RQ.
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.
The nearest station is Therapia Lane located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £394,600 in West Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £647,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 16 | £204,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Thornton
In the CR0 3RQ postcode area, located within West Thornton South & Ampere Way, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 3RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mathu Food & Wine | 162 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Mathu Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | little Beijing | 6 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HG | Walking directions to little Beijing |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Limpsfield Avenue, Croydon, CR7 6BG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.