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CR7 8PJ

Burlington Road

Thornton Heath

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Detailed insights for CR7 8PJ

Overview

Postcode CR7 8PJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton Heath North West is £65,465 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Thornton Heath North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,685 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Thornton Heath North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 79 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Thornton Heath North West is £65,465 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Thornton Heath North West near CR7 8PJ 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 8PJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR7 8PJ
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
479
Population density
11,798 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.52(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.73(-15%)
Public order
10.23(+51%)
Drugs
10.23(+65%)
Vehicle crime
9.66(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
28.51%
Caribbean
136
28.1%
Other White
56
11.57%
African
32
6.61%
Indian
29
5.99%
Total population: 484

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
39.39%
Level 3 (A level)
65
16.41%
No qualifications
54
13.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 396

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
83
44.15%
Owns outright
56
29.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
15.43%
Other social rented
13
6.91%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.13%
Total households: 188

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 8PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 8PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 2026121, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PJTerracedFreehold£460,000
24 Oct 2025109, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000
03 Oct 2025131, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PJTerracedFreehold£505,000
08 Dec 2025134, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PHTerracedFreehold£504,070
28 Nov 2025158, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PHFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR7 8PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDavid Livingstone AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryBeulah Infants' SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHarris Academy Beulah HillAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR7 8PJ
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 miNew Way Food & Wine167 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HXWalking directions to New Way Food & Wine
0.3 miPremierSouth Norwood Hill, Croydon, SE25 6DRWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miGreens267 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6DPWalking directions to Greens

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 8PJ, 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 WestE02000198
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 005BE01001148
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR7 8PJ

Is CR7 8PJ (Thornton Heath North West) safe?

The area around CR7 8PJ records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8PJ?

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

What schools are near CR7 8PJ?

There are 20 schools close to CR7 8PJ, including David Livingstone Academy (Outstanding), Beulah Infants' School (Good) and Harris Academy Beulah Hill. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR7 8PJ?

The closest station to CR7 8PJ is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 1,170 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR7 8PJ?

CR7 8PJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,685 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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