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CR7

THORNTON HEATH

Greater London, London, England

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CR7 covers THORNTON HEATH in Greater London, London.

Avg price £424,356
1yr change ▲ 29.1%
Crime 104% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£424,356

▲ 29.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

48% above national avg

Crime Rate

166.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

104% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

382 Mbps

Property Prices in CR7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CR7 is £424,356, which is 68% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in CR7 cost 47.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CR7 have risen 29.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £562,967 15
Semi-detached £491,874 123
Terraced £421,420 662
Flat £245,747 336
All types £424,356 1199

5-Year Price History

£380K £407K £435K £462K £490K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CR7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 166.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CR7 has a crime rate significantly 104% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
58.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
14.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
33.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
18.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CR7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CR7 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Beulah Junior School Primary Requires improvement mi
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Primary Good mi
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Primary Good mi
Bensham Manor School Other Outstanding mi
Thornton Heath Nursery School Nursery Good mi

2

Outstanding

6

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

409,342

Population

62

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
24.0%
Social rent
18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CR7 are 382.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CR7 is collected by Croydon. The Band D rate is £2,240/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CR7 — THORNTON HEATH

Area Summary

CR7 (THORNTON HEATH) offers above-average property prices (£424,356, 48% above national average), higher-than-average crime (104% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (382 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CR7 THORNTON HEATH

What is the average house price in CR7 THORNTON HEATH?
The average house price in CR7 (THORNTON HEATH) is £424,356, based on 1199 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 48% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 29.1% over the past year.
Is CR7 THORNTON HEATH a safe area to live?
Crime in CR7 is above the national average (166.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (58.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (33.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CR7 THORNTON HEATH?
The population of CR7 (THORNTON HEATH) is approximately 409,342 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 24% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CR7?
The average broadband download speed in CR7 is 382 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CR7 THORNTON HEATH?
There are 18 schools in or near CR7. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 6 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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