Postcode CR7 8JT 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 East area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton Heath North East is £72,259 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grangewood Park.
Thornton Heath North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,133 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath North East has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thornton Heath North East is £72,259 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 8JT.
Thornton Heath North East near CR7 8JT 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 | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grangewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Grangewood Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Lawns | Large | Walking directions to The Lawns |
| 0.5 mi | Whitehorse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Meadow |
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 8JT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2025 | 2, Livingstone Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JT | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 64, Livingstone Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 9, Livingstone Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JX | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 3, Livingstone Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £570,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 69, Livingstone Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JX | Terraced | Freehold | £319,000 |
In the CR7 8JT postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vk Newsagents | 70 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JN | Walking directions to Vk Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 39-41 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Day 1 Off Licence | 70 Heath Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NE | Walking directions to Day 1 Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Vicky Corner Shop | 12 Howberry Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HY | Walking directions to Vicky Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Beulah Corner Express | 59 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JG | Walking directions to Beulah Corner Express |
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 8JT, 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 8JT records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8JT in Thornton Heath North East is £402,250 (about £459 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR7 8JT, including Beulah Infants' School (Good), Beulah Junior School (Good) and David Livingstone Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 8JT is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 781 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 8JT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,133 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 8JT 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).