Postcode CR7 8HR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 85.9 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 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Lawns.
Thornton Heath North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,270 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath North West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 85.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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 of residents in Thornton Heath North West is £50,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 8HR.
Thornton Heath North West near CR7 8HR 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 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Lawns | Large | Walking directions to The Lawns |
| 0.3 mi | Green Lane Sports Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Sports Ground |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,185,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,185,000 |
| Flats | 44 | £269,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 72 | £443,475 |
10 year median price trend in Thornton Heath
In the CR7 8HR postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North West, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | SS Food & Wine | Northwood Road, Croydon, CR7 8HR | Walking directions to SS Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | New Way Food & Wine | 167 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HX | Walking directions to New Way Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Vk Newsagents | 70 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JN | Walking directions to Vk Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Green Lane Food Stores | 2 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BA | Walking directions to Green Lane Food Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 39-41 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.