Postcode CR7 7HU 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 325.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× 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 Thornton Heath, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 325.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from CR7 7HU.
University Hospital & Queen's Road near CR7 7HU 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 (about £437 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 | 6 | £452,500 | £471 |
| Terraced | 60 | £442,500 | £432 |
| Flats | 13 | £285,000 | £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 | £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 | £383 | £474 | £416 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 7HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, 658, London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7HU | Flats | Leasehold | £398,424 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 27, Earlswood Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 7HX | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 675B, London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Flat 3, 657, London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £187,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 6, Alma Place, Thornton Heath, CR7 7HS | Terraced | Freehold | £322,500 |
In the CR7 7HU postcode area, located within University Hospital & Queen's Road, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to Bensham Local |
| 0.3 mi | P & N Stores | 120-124 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to P & N Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Mathu Food & Wine | 162 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Mathu 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 7HU, 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 7HU records about 325 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 7HU in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £422,500 (about £437 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR7 7HU, including Paxton Academy Sports And Science (Good), Ecclesbourne Primary School (Good) and Gonville Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 7HU is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 1,162 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 7HU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 284 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 7HU 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).