Postcode CR7 7LN 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 175.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Thornton North is £63,791 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath, about 0.6 miles away. There are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
West Thornton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,027 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
West Thornton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in West Thornton North is £63,791 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 7LN.
West Thornton North near CR7 7LN 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
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 7LN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2025 | 12, Malvern Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LH | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 27, Dovercourt Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 27, Dovercourt Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 27, Dovercourt Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 43, Dovercourt Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £370,000 |
In the CR7 7LN postcode area, located within West Thornton North, there are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | K Corner Off-Licence | 32 Wiltshire Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QN | Walking directions to K Corner Off-Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Richmond Food & Wine | 163 Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QZ | Walking directions to Richmond Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 7LN, 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 7LN records about 175 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 7LN in West Thornton North 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 7LN, including Paxton Academy Sports And Science (Good), Winterbourne Junior Girls' School (Good) and Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 7LN is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 915 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 7LN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,027 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 7LN 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).