Postcode CR7 8RR 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 241.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thornton Heath Central is £60,228 per year. The nearest station is Selhurst located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Heavers Meadow.
Thornton Heath Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% 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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £440,000 |
| Detached | 1 | £805,000 |
| Flats | 43 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 93 | £446,950 |
10 year median price trend in Thornton Heath
In the CR7 8RR postcode area, located within Thornton Heath Central, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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 (2025-26).
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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.