Postcode CR7 6HU 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 196.6 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 Thornton Heath located about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
West Thornton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
West Thornton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 6HU.
West Thornton North near CR7 6HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
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 6HU postcode area, located within West Thornton North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 6HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Limpsfield Avenue, Croydon, CR7 6BG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | K Corner Off-Licence | Wiltshire Road, Croydon, CR7 7QN | Walking directions to K Corner Off-Licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.