Postcode CR7 8LG 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 241.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton Heath Central is £60,228 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grangewood Park.
Thornton Heath Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 241.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thornton Heath Central is £60,228 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 8LG.
Thornton Heath Central near CR7 8LG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 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 8LG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | 22, Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LG | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 42, Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LG | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 36, Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Flat B, 37, Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LH | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 37A, Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LH | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the CR7 8LG postcode area, located within Thornton Heath Central, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Express Food & Wine | 15a Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LH | Walking directions to Express Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | 32 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Thornton Heath Food & Wine | 11 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JG | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 52 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 3-7 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 8LG, 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 8LG records about 241 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around CR7 8LG in Thornton Heath Central 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 8LG, including Thornton Heath Nursery School (Good), Whitehorse Manor Junior School (Good) and Whitehorse Manor Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 8LG is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 214 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 8LG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,210 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 8LG 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).