Postcode CR7 8JZ 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 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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 16,722 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath North East has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from CR7 8JZ.
Thornton Heath North East near CR7 8JZ 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 1 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grangewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Grangewood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Beaulieu Heights | Large | Walking directions to Beaulieu Heights |
| 0.3 mi | The Lawns | Large | Walking directions to The Lawns |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £400,500 (about £459 per square foot) in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £650,000 | £565 |
| Terraced | 82 | £435,875 | £459 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £432,500 | £454 |
| Flats | 37 | £277,500 | £453 |
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 | £280,000 | £436,000 | £443,475 |
| 2026 | £273,750 | £657,500 | £432,000 |
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 8JZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | 185, Livingstone Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £448,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 170, Livingstone Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JW | Terraced | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 218, Livingstone Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 13 May 2026 | 170, Moffat Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PX | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | The Lower Flat At, 157, Moffat Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £126,000 |
In the CR7 8JZ postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8JZ
| 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 | Greens | 267 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6DP | Walking directions to Greens |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | South Norwood Hill, Croydon, SE25 6DR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Crystal Convenience Store | Beulah Hill, Croydon, SE19 3LQ | Walking directions to Crystal Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spa Off Licence | 106 Spa Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3TZ | Walking directions to Spa Off Licence |
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 8JZ, 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 8JZ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8JZ in Thornton Heath North East is £400,500 (about £459 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR7 8JZ, including David Livingstone Academy (Outstanding), Beulah Infants' School (Good) and Cypress Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 8JZ is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 1,139 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 8JZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,722 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 8JZ 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).