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CR7 6AY

London Road

West Thornton

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Detailed insights for CR7 6AY

Overview

Postcode CR7 6AY 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 very high crime levels, with around 325.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
325
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
52.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

University Hospital & Queen's Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

University Hospital & Queen's Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 325.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.2%

Approximately 52.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from CR7 6AY.

Flood risk

No risk

University Hospital & Queen's Road near CR7 6AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Ampere Way located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR7 6AY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

3,4,5,6

Ampere Way

Tramlink

Walking directions to Ampere Way
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Therapia Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Therapia Lane
0.8 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
448
Population density
14,119.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
178.86(+476%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.77(+145%)
Public order
38.72(+473%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.27(+395%)
Other theft
24.59(+115%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
104
23.21%
British
83
18.53%
African
76
16.96%
Caribbean
36
8.04%
Other
25
5.58%
Total population: 448

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
26.95%
No qualifications
79
25.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
64
20.78%
Level 3 (A level)
33
10.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.77%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
72
39.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
24.18%
Other social rented
23
12.64%
Other forms of private rent
12
6.59%
Owns outright
9
4.95%
Total households: 182

Property prices in West Thornton

Median price£422,500
Price per sq ft£437
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £471K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 (about £437 per square foot) in West Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 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-Detached6£452,500£471
Terraced60£442,500£432
Flats13£285,000£390

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£480,000£425,000
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£383£474£416
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 CR7 6AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 6AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 2025Flat 3, 3, Dunheved Road South, Thornton Heath, CR7 6ADFlatsLeasehold£160,000
31 May 2025Flat 5, 3, Dunheved Road South, Thornton Heath, CR7 6ADFlatsLeasehold£250,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 2, 3, Dunheved Road South, Thornton Heath, CR7 6ADFlatsLeasehold£329,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 1, 3, Dunheved Road South, Thornton Heath, CR7 6ADFlatsLeasehold£198,000
25 Sept 2025Flat 15, Meyrick Court, 25, Dunheved Road West, Thornton Heath, CR7 6APFlatsLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the CR7 6AY postcode area, located within University Hospital & Queen's Road, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR7 6AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPaxton Academy Sports And ScienceFree schools

Good

0.4 miPrimaryElmwood Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryElmwood Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 6AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR7 6AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBensham Local102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ESWalking directions to Bensham Local
0.3 miP & N Stores120-124 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ESWalking directions to P & N Stores
0.3 miSainsbury's Local114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miGrace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket383 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PBWalking directions to Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket
0.3 miTesco Express369-373 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PBWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

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 CR7 6AY, 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)University Hospital & Queen's RoadE02000208
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 015DE01001178
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR7 6AY

Is CR7 6AY (University Hospital & Queen's Road) safe?

The area around CR7 6AY records about 325 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 CR7 6AY?

The median sale price around CR7 6AY in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £422,500 (about £437 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR7 6AY?

There are 20 schools close to CR7 6AY, including Paxton Academy Sports And Science (Good), Elmwood Infant School (Good) and Elmwood Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR7 6AY?

The closest station to CR7 6AY is Ampere Way in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,168 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR7 6AY?

CR7 6AY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 284 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR7 6AY (University Hospital & Queen's Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR7 6AY 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).

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