Postcode CR7 8AY 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 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thornton Heath North West is £50,700 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
Thornton Heath North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,019 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.7% 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 of residents in Thornton Heath North West is £50,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 8AY.
Thornton Heath North West near CR7 8AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £1,185,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,185,000 |
| Flats | 47 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £446,000 |
| Terraced | 79 | £450,000 |
10 years price trend in Thornton Heath
In the CR7 8AY postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North West, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Welcome Inn | 300 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HB | |
| 0.5 mi | The Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JJ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.