Postcode CR7 8RR is located in a major urban area, within the Thornton Heath area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Thornton Heath Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 241.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton Heath Central is £60,228 per year. The median sale price in Thornton Heath is £400,000 (around £454 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £310,000 and £470,000. The nearest station is Selhurst, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavers Meadow.
Thornton Heath Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,210 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 241.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thornton Heath Central is £60,228 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from CR7 8RR.
Thornton Heath Central near CR7 8RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Selhurst located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heavers Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Heavers Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Whitehorse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £454 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 | 76 | £435,875 | £459 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £432,500 | £459 |
| Flats | 39 | £270,000 | £450 |
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 | £258,650 | £440,000 | £433,500 |
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 | £461 |
| 2026 | £442 | £465 | £472 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 8RR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2026 | 1, Zion Place, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 2, Knowland Mews, Thornton Heath, CR7 8FQ | Terraced | Freehold | £560,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 37, Zion Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 363, Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SD | Terraced | Freehold | £317,500 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 363, Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SD | Terraced | Freehold | £317,500 |
In the CR7 8RR postcode area, located within Thornton Heath Central, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Whitehorse Manor Junior School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Whitehorse Manor Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.1 mi | Nursery | Thornton Heath Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2023. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR7 8RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 3-7 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Whitehorse Stores | 330-332 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LF | Walking directions to Whitehorse Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Mayuran Mini Market | 294 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LD | Walking directions to Mayuran Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Aanjan Off Licence | 64 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AY | Walking directions to Aanjan Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Express Food & Wine | 15a Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LH | Walking directions to Express Food & Wine |
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 8RR, 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 8RR records about 241 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around CR7 8RR in Thornton Heath is £400,000 (about £454 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR7 8RR, including Whitehorse Manor Junior School (Good), Whitehorse Manor Infant School (Good) and Thornton Heath Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR7 8RR is Selhurst in TfL zone 4, about 550 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 8RR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,210 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 8RR 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).