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CR7 6FF

London Road

West Thornton

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Overview

Postcode CR7 6FF 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 175.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 Thornton Heath, about 0.7 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
175
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
45.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

West Thornton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,027 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

West Thornton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.1%

Approximately 45.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in West Thornton North is £63,791 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CR7 6FF.

Flood risk

No risk

West Thornton North near CR7 6FF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR7 6FF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Therapia Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Therapia Lane
0.9 mi

3,4,5,6

Ampere Way

Tramlink

Walking directions to Ampere Way

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
500
Population density
15,384.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.14(+139%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.66(+115%)
Shoplifting
32.4(+224%)
Public order
19.77(+192%)
Other theft
18.12(+59%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
76
15.2%
African
74
14.8%
Caribbean
71
14.2%
Pakistani
63
12.6%
British
43
8.6%
Total population: 500

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
34.63%
No qualifications
68
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
48
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
72
35.29%
Social rents from council
62
30.39%
Other social rented
30
14.71%
Owns with a mortgage
16
7.84%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.9%
Total households: 204

Property prices in West Thornton

Median price£422,500
Price per sq ft£437
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £471K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Thornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£540,000£502
Semi-Detached6£452,500£471
Terraced60£442,500£432
Flats13£285,000£390

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Thornton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thornton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Thornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Thornton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Thornton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 6FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 6FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2025739, London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AUOtherFreehold£770,000
02 Apr 2025737 - 739, London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AUOtherFreehold£770,000
18 Dec 20258, Willett Place, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AATerracedFreehold£334,000
23 Mar 202616, Colvin Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6ABTerracedFreehold£415,000
28 Mar 202524, Colvin Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6ABTerracedFreehold£455,500

Schools

In the CR7 6FF postcode area, located within West Thornton North, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR7 6FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPaxton Academy Sports And ScienceFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGonville AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWinterbourne Boys' AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 6FF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR7 6FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLidl845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AWWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miTesco Express847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miMathu Food & Wine162 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BBWalking directions to Mathu Food & Wine
0.5 miBensham Local102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ESWalking directions to Bensham Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR7 6FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janet Campbell

West Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rym Daoud

West Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stuart Thomas King

West Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardWest ThorntonE05011488
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Thornton NorthE02000204
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 011EE01001183
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2022-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CR7 6FF

Is CR7 6FF (West Thornton North) safe?

The area around CR7 6FF records about 175 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near CR7 6FF?

The median sale price around CR7 6FF in West Thornton North is £422,500 (about £437 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR7 6FF?

There are 20 schools close to CR7 6FF, including Paxton Academy Sports And Science (Good), Gonville Academy (Good) and Winterbourne Boys' Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR7 6FF?

The closest station to CR7 6FF is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 1,165 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR7 6FF?

CR7 6FF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,027 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR7 6FF (West Thornton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR7 6FF 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).