Postcode CR7 8LS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thornton Heath North East is £56,800 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Grangewood Park.
Thornton Heath North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath North East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.4% 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 of residents in Thornton Heath North East is £56,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 8LS.
Thornton Heath North East near CR7 8LS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.7 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 149 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,185,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,185,000 |
| Flats | 52 | £281,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £443,000 |
| Terraced | 80 | £440,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thornton Heath
In the CR7 8LS postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North East, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Day 1 Off Licence | 70 Heath Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NE | Walking directions to Day 1 Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 52 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Continental Mini Market | Bedser Close, Croydon, CR7 8JH | Walking directions to Continental Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.