Postcode CR7 6BZ 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 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Thornton South & Ampere Way is £51,200 per year. The nearest station is Ampere Way located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 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 81.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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 of residents in West Thornton South & Ampere Way is £51,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 6BZ.
West Thornton South & Ampere Way near CR7 6BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ampere Way located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Waddon Marsh | Tramlink | Walking directions to Waddon Marsh |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £386,250 in West Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £602,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £415,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Thornton
In the CR7 6BZ postcode area, located within West Thornton South & Ampere Way, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 6BZ
| 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 | Sainsbury's Local | Limpsfield Avenue, Croydon, CR7 6BG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 369-373 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.