Postcode CR7 7ES is located in a major urban area, within the West Thornton ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the University Hospital & Queen's Road area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 342.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,096 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 342.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 7ES.
University Hospital & Queen's Road near CR7 7ES 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Wilford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £394,600 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 16 | £204,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Thornton
In the CR7 7ES postcode area, located within University Hospital & Queen's Road, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to Bensham Local |
| 0 mi | P & N Stores | 120-124 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to P & N Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket | 383 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 369-373 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Vino-Vita | 359 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Vino-Vita |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.