Postcode CR7 7HD 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 high crime levels, with around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 Thornton Heath, about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wilford Road Recreation Ground.
West Thornton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,028 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
West Thornton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 7HD.
West Thornton North near CR7 7HD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wilford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground |
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 7HD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 2, 35, Frant Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JY | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 7, Frant Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £296,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 7, Frant Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 65, Woodcroft Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7HB | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 87, Frant Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 |
In the CR7 7HD postcode area, located within West Thornton North, there are 15 primary and 1 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 | Ecclesbourne Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Elmwood Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Sept 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Elmwood Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2013. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR7 7HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | P & N Stores | 120-124 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to P & N Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to Bensham Local |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Vino-Vita | 359 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Vino-Vita |
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 7HD, 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 7HD records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 drugs.
The median sale price around CR7 7HD in West Thornton is £419,992 (about £438 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR7 7HD, including Ecclesbourne Primary School (Good), Elmwood Infant School (Good) and Elmwood Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR7 7HD is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 1,069 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 7HD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,028 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 7HD 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).