Postcode CR7 6DE 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 very high crime levels, with around 146.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Thornton North is £51,500 per year. The nearest station is Therapia Lane located about 0.7 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 12,219 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
West Thornton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in West Thornton North is £51,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from CR7 6DE.
West Thornton North near CR7 6DE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 0.8 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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £414,263 |
10 year median price trend in West Thornton
In the CR7 6DE 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 6DE
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.