Postcode CR7 6BG 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 North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Thornton North is £63,791 per year. The nearest station is Therapia Lane, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
West Thornton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,213 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
West Thornton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Thornton North is £63,791 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from CR7 6BG.
West Thornton North near CR7 6BG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £540,000 | £502 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £452,500 | £471 |
| Terraced | 60 | £442,500 | £432 |
| Flats | 13 | £285,000 | £390 |
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 | £383 | £474 | £416 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 6BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | 26, Limpsfield Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BE | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 52, Limpsfield Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BE | Terraced | Freehold | £351,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 30, Limpsfield Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BE | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 16, Limpsfield Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BE | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | The Ground Floor Flat At, 22, Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6DA | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 |
In the CR7 6BG postcode area, located within West Thornton North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 6BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Mathu Food & Wine | 162 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Mathu Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | little Beijing | 6 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HG | Walking directions to little Beijing |
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 CR7 6BG, 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 CR7 6BG records about 109 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 CR7 6BG in West Thornton North is £422,500 (about £437 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CR7 6BG, including Gonville Academy (Good), Paxton Academy Sports And Science (Good) and West Thornton Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 6BG is Therapia Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 992 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR7 6BG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,213 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 CR7 6BG 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).