Postcode CR7 8HZ 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 high crime levels, with around 99.4 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 0.7 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 high crime rate, with approximately 99.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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 8HZ.
Thornton Heath North West near CR7 8HZ 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Beaulieu Heights | Large | Walking directions to Beaulieu Heights |
| 0.2 mi | The Lawns | Large | Walking directions to The Lawns |
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 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 | 52 | £281,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £443,000 |
| Terraced | 80 | £440,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thornton Heath
In the CR7 8HZ postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vicky Corner Shop | 12 Howberry Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HY | Walking directions to Vicky Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Spa Off Licence | 106 Spa Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3TZ | Walking directions to Spa Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | New Way Food & Wine | 167 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HX | Walking directions to New Way Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | SS Food & Wine | Northwood Road, Croydon, CR7 8HR | Walking directions to SS Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Vk Newsagents | 70 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JN | Walking directions to Vk Newsagents |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.