Postcode CR7 8GW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thornton Heath North West is £65,465 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Grangewood Park.
Thornton Heath North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,948 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath North West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 8GW.
Thornton Heath North West near CR7 8GW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grangewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Grangewood Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Lawns | Large | Walking directions to The Lawns |
| 0.5 mi | Green Lane Sports Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Sports Ground |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 48 | £281,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £443,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £440,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thornton Heath
In the CR7 8GW postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New Way Food & Wine | 167 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HX | Walking directions to New Way Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Vicky Corner Shop | 12 Howberry Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HY | Walking directions to Vicky Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | SS Food & Wine | Northwood Road, Croydon, CR7 8HR | Walking directions to SS Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Vk Newsagents | 70 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JN | Walking directions to Vk Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 39-41 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.