Postcode CR7 7JT is located in a major urban area, within the West Thornton ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the West Thornton North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Thornton North is £51,500 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
West Thornton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,742 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
West Thornton North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 96.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.1% 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 of residents in West Thornton North is £51,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 7JT.
West Thornton North near CR7 7JT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £414,263 |
10 year median price trend in West Thornton
In the CR7 7JT postcode area, located within West Thornton North, there are 15 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | P & N Stores | 120-124 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to P & N Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to Bensham Local |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Limpsfield Avenue, Croydon, CR7 6BG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.