Postcode CR7 8FY 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 0.5 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 8FY.
Thornton Heath North West near CR7 8FY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 1 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 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 8FY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 16, Queensbury Court, 180, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SL | Flats | Leasehold | £278,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | Flat 8, Queensbury Court, 180, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SL | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | Flat 10, Queensbury Court, 180, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SL | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Flat 11, Queensbury Court, 180, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SL | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Flat 6, Park Lawn, 210, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HA | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the CR7 8FY 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 8FY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Beulah Corner Express | 59 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JG | Walking directions to Beulah Corner Express |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 39-41 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Vk Newsagents | 70 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JN | Walking directions to Vk Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Continental Mini Market | Bedser Close, Croydon, CR7 8JH | Walking directions to Continental Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | SS Food & Wine | Northwood Road, Croydon, CR7 8HR | Walking directions to SS Food & Wine |
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 8FY, 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 8FY records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8FY 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 19 schools close to CR7 8FY, 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 8FY is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 772 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 8FY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,919 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 8FY 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).