Postcode CR7 7HE 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 416.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £45,100 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Wilford 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 416.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £45,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 7HE.
University Hospital & Queen's Road near CR7 7HE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £388,750 in West Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £602,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £199,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £414,263 |
10 years price trend in West Thornton
In the CR7 7HE postcode area, located within University Hospital & Queen's Road, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ecclesbourne Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Elmwood Infant School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Elmwood Junior School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.