Postcode CR7 8LE 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thornton Heath North East is £72,259 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Grangewood Park.
Thornton Heath North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,530 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from CR7 8LE.
Thornton Heath North East near CR7 8LE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grangewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Grangewood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehorse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Meadow |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 48 | £281,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £443,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £440,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thornton Heath
In the CR7 8LE postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North East, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | 3-7 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Express Food & Wine | 15a Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LH | Walking directions to Express Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | 32 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Thornton Heath Food & Wine | 11 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JG | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 52 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.