Postcode · Thornton Heath

CR7 8LU area guide

Who lives in CR7 8LU, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Thornton Heath Central
Council: Croydon
Region: London
Neighbourhood population: 1,862 (2024)

CR7 8LUThornton Heath

At a glance

What CR7 8LU is like

CR7 8LU is a postcode in the Thornton Heath Central neighbourhood of Croydon. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,862 people. 26.2% of households own their home, 30.6% rent privately and 40.3% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 45–49, and 45.7% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in CR7 8 sold for a median of £413,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How CR7 8LU compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

1.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

10/ 10

Higher than most — 91.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£413,000

Median over 114 sales in CR7 8, +7.3% on the year before.

TransportMore

7.0/ 10

Very good — 4 stations within a mile, 37 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

88%

of 26 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£60,228

Average a year, before tax — higher than 67% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
A big private rental marketPositive
30.6% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
02
Higher crime than mostLook closer
91.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
04
A lot of social housingLook closer
40.3% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
05
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in CR7 8 is up 7.3% on the year before.

Questions

CR7 8LU FAQs

Is CR7 8LU a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 91.2 per 1,000 people a year, band 10 of 10 nationally. 88% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in CR7 8LU?

The median sale price over the last year was £413,000.

Homes in CR7 8 sold for a median of £413,000 across 114 sales in the year to August 2026, +7.3% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is CR7 8LU safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 91.2 offences per 1,000 people a year around CR7 8LU, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 10 of 10.

Who lives in CR7 8LU?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 45–49, at 8.2% of residents. 26.2% of households own their home. The most common home is purpose-built flat (50.5%).

Which council covers CR7 8LU?

CR7 8LU is in Croydon.

CR7 8LU is in Croydon, in London. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is CR7 8LU?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 37 bus stops within 800m and 4 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Thornton Heath Station, 162 yards away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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