Postcode CR7 6BX 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72.1 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 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way has a moderate 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 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from CR7 6BX.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way near CR7 6BX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 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 CR7 6BX postcode area, located within West Thornton South & Ampere Way, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 6BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Limpsfield Avenue, Croydon, CR7 6BG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Mathu Food & Wine | 162 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Mathu Food & Wine |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.