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.
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.
Thornton Heath North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 79 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
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 8PJ.
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.
The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grangewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Grangewood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Beaulieu Heights | Large | Walking directions to Beaulieu Heights |
| 0.2 mi | The Lawns | Large | Walking directions to The Lawns |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £650,000 | £565 |
| Terraced | 82 | £435,875 | £459 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £432,500 | £454 |
| Flats | 37 | £277,500 | £453 |
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 | £280,000 | £436,000 | £443,475 |
| 2026 | £273,750 | £657,500 | £432,000 |
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 8PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | 121, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PJ | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 109, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 131, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PJ | Terraced | Freehold | £505,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 134, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PH | Terraced | Freehold | £504,070 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 158, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8PH | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 |
In the CR7 8PJ postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vicky Corner Shop | 12 Howberry Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HY | Walking directions to Vicky Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Spa Off Licence | 106 Spa Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3TZ | Walking directions to Spa Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | New Way Food & Wine | 167 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HX | Walking directions to New Way Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | South Norwood Hill, Croydon, SE25 6DR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Greens | 267 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6DP | Walking directions to Greens |
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 8PJ, 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 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.
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.
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.
The closest station to CR7 8PJ is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 1,170 m away, serving the Southern line.
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).
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).