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CR7 8JA

Bulganak Road

Thornton Heath

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Detailed insights for CR7 8JA

Overview

Postcode CR7 8JA 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 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Thornton Heath North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,819 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Thornton Heath North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 79 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34%

Approximately 34.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Thornton Heath North West is £65,465 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 97 ft away from CR7 8JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Thornton Heath North West near CR7 8JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR7 8JA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath
0.8 mi

4

Selhurst

Southern

Walking directions to Selhurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR7 8JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThornton Heath Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
9,751.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.98(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.28(-13%)
Vehicle crime
10.67(+14%)
Other theft
8.24(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.3(+10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
106
24.65%
Caribbean
68
15.81%
British
68
15.81%
Other White
54
12.56%
Other Asian
25
5.81%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
27.88%
No qualifications
78
23.64%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
11.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
30.77%
Other social rented
27
17.31%
Social rents from council
26
16.67%
Owns outright
25
16.03%
Owns with a mortgage
24
15.38%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Thornton Heath

Median price£402,250
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£329K – £470K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornton Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£650,000£565
Terraced85£432,000£459
Semi-Detached12£422,500£454
Flats37£277,500£451

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thornton Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thornton Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 8JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 8JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 202614, Bulganak Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JASemi-DetachedFreehold£610,000
25 Mar 20269, Bulganak Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JATerracedFreehold£381,000
09 Jan 20269, Bulganak Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JATerracedFreehold£331,000
28 Jan 2026Ground Floor Flat, 4, Belle Vue Park, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JBFlatsLeasehold£240,000
25 Mar 202622, Fernham Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JDTerracedFreehold£395,000

Schools

In the CR7 8JA postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North West, there are 15 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR7 8JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBeulah Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeulah Infants' SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBensham Manor SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR7 8JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco32 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RXWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miIceland52 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RXWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miThornton Heath Food & Wine11 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JGWalking directions to Thornton Heath Food & Wine
0.1 miExpress Food & Wine15a Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LHWalking directions to Express Food & Wine
0.2 miContinental Mini MarketBedser Close, Croydon, CR7 8JHWalking directions to Continental Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR7 8JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Taylor

Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jose Piedade Fernandes

Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Vicky Ekua Newton

Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
WardThornton HeathE05011486
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thornton Heath North WestE02000198
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 005DE01001152
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR7 8JA

Is CR7 8JA (Thornton Heath North West) safe?

The area around CR7 8JA records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near CR7 8JA?

The median sale price around CR7 8JA in Thornton Heath North West is £402,250 (about £459 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR7 8JA?

There are 20 schools close to CR7 8JA, including Beulah Junior School (Good), Beulah Infants' School (Good) and Bensham Manor School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR7 8JA?

The closest station to CR7 8JA is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 140 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR7 8JA?

CR7 8JA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,819 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR7 8JA (Thornton Heath North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering CR7 8JA 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).