Postcode CR7 8QJ 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 average crime levels, with around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grangewood Park.
Thornton Heath North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,459 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath North East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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 per household in Thornton Heath North East is £72,259 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 8QJ.
Thornton Heath North East near CR7 8QJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grangewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Grangewood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehorse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Meadow |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £402,250 (about £459 per square foot) in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £650,000 | £565 |
| Terraced | 85 | £432,000 | £459 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £422,500 | £454 |
| Flats | 37 | £277,500 | £451 |
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 | £282,500 | £436,000 | £440,000 |
| 2026 | £265,150 | £440,000 | £430,000 |
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 8QJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | 29, Hunter Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 11, Hunter Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 11, Hunter Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 49, Hunter Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 2, Hunter Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8QG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £386,250 |
In the CR7 8QJ postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Day 1 Off Licence | 70 Heath Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NE | Walking directions to Day 1 Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 39-41 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Vk Newsagents | 70 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JN | Walking directions to Vk Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | Express Food & Wine | 15a Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LH | Walking directions to Express Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Beulah Corner Express | 59 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JG | Walking directions to Beulah Corner Express |
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 8QJ, 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 8QJ records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8QJ in Thornton Heath North East is £402,250 (about £459 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR7 8QJ, including Beulah Infants' School (Good), Beulah Junior School (Good) and Whitehorse Manor Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 8QJ is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 631 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 8QJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,459 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 8QJ 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).