Postcode CR7 8LW 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thornton Heath North West is £65,465 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Grangewood Park.
Thornton Heath North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,158 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thornton Heath North West is £65,465 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 8LW.
Thornton Heath North West near CR7 8LW 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grangewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Grangewood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
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 8LW postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North West, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Continental Mini Market | Bedser Close, Croydon, CR7 8JH | Walking directions to Continental Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Beulah Corner Express | 59 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JG | Walking directions to Beulah Corner Express |
| 0.2 mi | Day 1 Off Licence | 70 Heath Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NE | Walking directions to Day 1 Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Express Food & Wine | 15a Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LH | Walking directions to Express Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 32 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco |
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: 16/01/2026.