Postcode CR7 6BS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.9 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way has a high 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 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from CR7 6BS.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way near CR7 6BS 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Waddon Marsh | Tramlink | Walking directions to Waddon Marsh |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in West Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £647,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £540,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £214,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Thornton
In the CR7 6BS postcode area, located within West Thornton South & Ampere Way, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 6BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Limpsfield Avenue, Croydon, CR7 6BG | 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 |
| 0.4 mi | little Beijing | 6 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HG | Walking directions to little Beijing |
| 0.4 mi | Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket | 383 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 369-373 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for CR7 6BS, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.