Postcode CR7 6JU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 62.6 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 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Pollards Hill.
West Thornton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,038 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 62.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.1% 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.
The average income of residents in West Thornton North is £51,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from CR7 6JU.
West Thornton North near CR7 6JU 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 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pollards Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Pollards Hill |
| 0.5 mi | Tree Space | Small | Walking directions to Tree Space |
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 6JU postcode area, located within West Thornton North, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 6JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | K Corner Off-Licence | Wiltshire Road, Croydon, CR7 7QN | Walking directions to K Corner Off-Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Richmond Food & Wine | 163 Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QZ | Walking directions to Richmond Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.