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CR7 8PH

Burlington Road

Thornton Heath

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Detailed insights for CR7 8PH

Overview

Postcode CR7 8PH 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 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grangewood Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Thornton Heath North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,133 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Thornton Heath North East has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Thornton Heath North East is £72,259 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 8PH.

Flood risk

No risk

Thornton Heath North East near CR7 8PH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR7 8PH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR7 8PH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGrangewood ParkLargeWalking directions to Grangewood Park
0.4 miBeaulieu HeightsLargeWalking directions to Beaulieu Heights
0.2 miThe LawnsLargeWalking directions to The Lawns

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
9,888.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.53(-24%)
Vehicle crime
12.42(+33%)
Other theft
3.27(-71%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.27(-43%)
Burglary
2.61(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Caribbean
66
24.81%
British
61
22.93%
African
36
13.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
8.27%
Other White
18
6.77%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
45.41%
No qualifications
40
17.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.1%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.42%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
40.32%
Owns outright
36
29.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.94%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.65%
Social rents from council
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Thornton Heath

Median price£400,500
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£321K – £470K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornton Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£650,000£565
Terraced82£435,875£459
Semi-Detached10£432,500£454
Flats37£277,500£453

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thornton Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thornton Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 8PH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 8PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 2025134, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PHTerracedFreehold£504,070
28 Nov 2025158, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PHFlatsLeasehold£270,000
28 Mar 2025146, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PHTerracedFreehold£380,000
29 Sept 2025The Lower Flat At, 157, Moffat Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PZFlatsLeasehold£126,000
29 Sept 2025The Lower Flat At, 157, Moffat Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PZFlatsLeasehold£126,000

Schools

In the CR7 8PH postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR7 8PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDavid Livingstone AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryHarris Academy Beulah HillAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8PH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR7 8PH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVicky Corner Shop12 Howberry Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HYWalking directions to Vicky Corner Shop
0.2 miSpa Off Licence106 Spa Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3TZWalking directions to Spa Off Licence
0.2 miPremierSouth Norwood Hill, Croydon, SE25 6DRWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miGreens267 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6DPWalking directions to Greens
0.2 miCrystal Convenience StoreBeulah Hill, Croydon, SE19 3LQWalking directions to Crystal Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR7 8PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Taylor

Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jose Piedade Fernandes

Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Vicky Ekua Newton

Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
WardThornton HeathE05011486
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thornton Heath North EastE02000199
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 006AE01001146
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR7 8PH

Is CR7 8PH (Thornton Heath North East) safe?

The area around CR7 8PH records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near CR7 8PH?

The median sale price around CR7 8PH in Thornton Heath North East is £400,500 (about £459 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR7 8PH?

There are 20 schools close to CR7 8PH, including David Livingstone Academy (Outstanding), Harris Academy Beulah Hill and All Saints CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR7 8PH?

The closest station to CR7 8PH is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 1,193 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR7 8PH?

CR7 8PH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,133 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR7 8PH (Thornton Heath North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering CR7 8PH 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).