Postcode CR7 6EE 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 low crime levels, with around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Pollards Hill.
West Thornton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
West Thornton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 6EE.
West Thornton North near CR7 6EE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pollards Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Pollards Hill |
| 0.4 mi | Tree Space | Small | Walking directions to Tree Space |
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 6EE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 116, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EE | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 98, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6ED | Terraced | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 157, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EU | Terraced | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 73, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EN | Terraced | Freehold | £680,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 63, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EN | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 |
In the CR7 6EE postcode area, located within West Thornton North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 6EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Pollards Hill Food & Wine | 16 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LU | Walking directions to Pollards Hill Food & Wine |
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 6EE, 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 6EE records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 6EE 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 14 schools close to CR7 6EE, including Gonville Academy (Good), William Morris Primary School (Good) and Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 6EE is Therapia Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,448 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR7 6EE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,202 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 6EE 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).