Postcode CR7 7LJ 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 very high crime levels, with around 193.3 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 0.6 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
West Thornton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
West Thornton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from CR7 7LJ.
West Thornton North near CR7 7LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in West Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £602,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £405,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £416,500 |
10 years price trend in West Thornton
In the CR7 7LJ postcode area, located within West Thornton North, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.