Postcode CR7 7SB 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 high crime levels, with around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Thornton North is £63,791 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.6 miles away. There are 16 primary and 1 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 high crime rate, with approximately 82.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from CR7 7SB.
West Thornton North near CR7 7SB 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 2 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 |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in West Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 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 | £540,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £214,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Thornton
In the CR7 7SB postcode area, located within West Thornton North, there are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Limpsfield Avenue, Croydon, CR7 6BG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR7 7SB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.