Postcode CR7 8RS 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 260.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thornton Heath Central is £46,200 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whitehorse 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 260.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.7% 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 of residents in Thornton Heath Central is £46,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 144 ft away from CR7 8RS.
Thornton Heath Central near CR7 8RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £1,185,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,185,000 |
| Flats | 47 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £446,000 |
| Terraced | 79 | £450,000 |
10 years price trend in Thornton Heath
In the CR7 8RS postcode area, located within Thornton Heath Central, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.