Postcode CR7 6LD is located in a major urban area, within the West Thornton area 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 median sale price in West Thornton is £419,992 (around £438 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £341,250 and £473,000. The nearest station is Norbury, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Norbury Hall Park.
West Thornton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,202 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 2.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from CR7 6LD.
West Thornton North near CR7 6LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Norbury Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Norbury Hall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pollards Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Pollards Hill |
| 0.3 mi | Tree Space | Small | Walking directions to Tree Space |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £419,992 (about £438 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 | 7 | £480,000 | £474 |
| Terraced | 53 | £440,000 | £430 |
| Flats | 13 | £245,000 | £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 | £240,000 | £386,250 | £427,500 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £482,500 | £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 | £400 | £464 | £445 |
| 2026 | £383 | £483 | £423 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 6LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, 6, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EA | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | The Ground Floor Flat At, 35, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EL | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 1129A, London Road, London, SW16 4XD | Flats | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 37, Pollards Hill South, London, SW16 4LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £660,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 37, Pollards Hill South, London, SW16 4LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £660,000 |
In the CR7 6LD postcode area, located within West Thornton North, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR7 6LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | K Corner Off-Licence | 32 Wiltshire Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QN | Walking directions to K Corner Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Richmond Food & Wine | 163 Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QZ | Walking directions to Richmond 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 6LD, 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 6LD 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around CR7 6LD in West Thornton is £419,992 (about £438 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to CR7 6LD, including Winterbourne Junior Girls' School (Good), Winterbourne Boys' Academy (Good) and Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR7 6LD is Norbury in TfL zone 3, about 1,157 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 6LD 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 6LD 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).