Postcode CR7 7GY 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 high crime levels, with around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year. The nearest station is Ampere Way, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wilford Road Recreation Ground.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,690 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from CR7 7GY.
University Hospital & Queen's Road near CR7 7GY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ampere Way located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Waddon Marsh | Tramlink | Walking directions to Waddon Marsh |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wilford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £436 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 | £471 |
| Terraced | 63 | £440,000 | £428 |
| Flats | 14 | £262,500 | £403 |
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 | £230,000 | £386,250 | £427,500 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £480,000 | £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 | £403 | £464 | £445 |
| 2026 | £384 | £463 | £414 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 7GY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 468 - 472, London Road, Croydon, CR0 2SS | Other | Freehold | £2,000,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 468 - 472, London Road, Croydon, CR0 2SS | Other | Leasehold | £2,000,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 20 - 24, Mayday Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7HL | Other | Freehold | £3,000,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 30, Mayday Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 2, Paton Court, 11, Campbell Road, Croydon, CR0 2SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 |
In the CR7 7GY postcode area, located within University Hospital & Queen's Road, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7GY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket | 383 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 369-373 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Vino-Vita | 359 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Vino-Vita |
| 0.2 mi | Family Choice | 333 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PA | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.2 mi | Amy's Kerala Supermarket | 309 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PA | Walking directions to Amy's Kerala Supermarket |
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 7GY, 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 7GY records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around CR7 7GY in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £420,000 (about £436 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR7 7GY, including Elmwood Infant School (Good), Elmwood Junior School (Good) and Chestnut Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 7GY is Ampere Way in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,107 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR7 7GY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,690 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 7GY 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).