Postcode CR7 8AR is located in a major urban area, within the Thornton Heath ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Thornton Heath North West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton Heath North West is £65,465 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
Thornton Heath North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,610 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thornton Heath North West is £65,465 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 56 ft away from CR7 8AR.
Thornton Heath North West near CR7 8AR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 1 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane Sports Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Sports Ground |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £402,250 (about £459 per square foot) in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £650,000 | £565 |
| Terraced | 85 | £432,000 | £459 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £422,500 | £454 |
| Flats | 37 | £277,500 | £451 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £256,500 | £418,000 | £380,500 |
| 2017 | £252,000 | £367,500 | £375,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £413,000 | £405,000 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £435,000 | £384,000 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £400,000 | £406,500 |
| 2021 | £289,000 | £439,500 | £415,000 |
| 2022 | £287,000 | £468,000 | £438,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £434,000 | £425,000 |
| 2024 | £282,500 | £450,000 | £435,000 |
| 2025 | £282,500 | £436,000 | £440,000 |
| 2026 | £265,150 | £440,000 | £430,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £440 | £463 | £393 |
| 2017 | £434 | £414 | £386 |
| 2018 | £455 | £388 | £410 |
| 2019 | £402 | £421 | £398 |
| 2020 | £435 | £442 | £425 |
| 2021 | £455 | £402 | £433 |
| 2022 | £468 | £481 | £470 |
| 2023 | £458 | £439 | £473 |
| 2024 | £436 | £464 | £442 |
| 2025 | £448 | £454 | £463 |
| 2026 | £452 | £505 | £470 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 8AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | Flat 6, Ashleigh Court, Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8AH | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Flat 6, Ashleigh Court, Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8AH | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 21A, Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £446,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 126, Melfort Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7RP | Terraced | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 4, Sunderland Court, 2A, Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8AA | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the CR7 8AR postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North West, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Continental Mini Market | Bedser Close, Croydon, CR7 8JH | Walking directions to Continental Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Beulah Corner Express | 59 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JG | Walking directions to Beulah Corner Express |
| 0.2 mi | Richmond Food & Wine | 163 Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QZ | Walking directions to Richmond Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 52 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | 32 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 8AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Taylor
Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Jose Piedade Fernandes
Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Ekua Newton
Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR7 8AR records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8AR in Thornton Heath North West is £402,250 (about £459 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR7 8AR, including Beulah Junior School (Good), St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School (Outstanding) and Beulah Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 8AR is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 481 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 8AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,610 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering CR7 8AR is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Taylor (Labour and Co-operative Party), Jose Piedade Fernandes (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Vicky Ekua Newton (Labour and Co-operative Party).