Postcode CR7 8SQ 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 Thornton Heath, about 0 miles away. There are 16 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
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 73.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 109 ft away from CR7 8SQ.
Thornton Heath Central near CR7 8SQ 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Whitehorse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Meadow |
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 8SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2026 | Flat 12, Thornton Lodge, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LU | Flats | Leasehold | £277,500 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 18B, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LU | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 14, Bulganak Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 9, Bulganak Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JA | Terraced | Freehold | £381,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 9, Bulganak Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JA | Terraced | Freehold | £331,000 |
In the CR7 8SQ postcode area, located within Thornton Heath Central, there are 16 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Thornton Heath Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Beulah Infants' School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Beulah Junior School | Community school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. |
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR7 8SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco | 32 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 52 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Thornton Heath Food & Wine | 11 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JG | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Express Food & Wine | 15a Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LH | Walking directions to Express Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Continental Mini Market | Bedser Close, Croydon, CR7 8JH | Walking directions to Continental Mini Market |
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 8SQ, 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 8SQ 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 8SQ 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 8SQ, including Thornton Heath Nursery School (Good), Beulah Infants' School (Good) and Beulah Junior School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR7 8SQ is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 60 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 8SQ 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 8SQ 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).