CR7 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CR7 district covers West Thornton North, Thornton Heath West, Thornton Heath North West. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 12 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in CR7
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from CR7 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Bridge: 40 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in CR7
- Beulah Infants' School · CR7 8NJ · Remains Good (2023)
- Beulah Junior School · CR7 8JF · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 11% in England
- David Livingstone Academy · CR7 8HX · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 28% in England
- Ecclesbourne Primary School · CR7 7FA · Good (2023) · Top 31% in England
- Gonville Academy · CR7 6DL · Remains Good (2023) · Top 8% in England
- Kensington Avenue Primary School · CR7 8BT · Requires improvement (2023) · Bottom 42% in England
- Paxton Academy Sports And Science · CR7 6AW · Good (2022) · Top 19% in England
- St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy · CR7 8DZ · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 27% in England
- St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School · CR7 8HJ · Outstanding (2023) · Top 40% in England
- Whitehorse Manor Infant School · CR7 8SB · Good (2024)
- Whitehorse Manor Junior School · CR7 8SB · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 43% in England
- Winterbourne Boys' Academy · CR7 7QT · Remains Good (2022) · Top 11% in England
Secondary schools in CR7
- Norbury High School for Girls · CR7 8BT · Remains Good (2022) · Top 41% in England
Fee-paying schools in CR7
- THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL · CR7 7AA · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in CR7
- Lolly Tots Day Nursery · CR7 6EL
- Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd · CR7 6JU · Good (Ofsted)
- Rainbow Stars Day Nursery · CR7 6JR · Good (Ofsted)
- CW King Fishers Day Nurseries Limited · CR7 7JL · Good (Ofsted)
- Star Child Montessori Day Nursery · CR7 7QN · Good (Ofsted)
- Allens Montessori Nursery · CR7 8JH · Good (Ofsted)
- Chosen Treasures Early Years · CR7 8JL · Good (Ofsted)
- Daffodils Day Nursery · CR7 8LY · Good (Ofsted)
- J&S Playhouse · CR7 8NF · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Shining Lights · CR7 8LX · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in CR7
- Leander Family Practice · CR7 6JE
- Brigstock Medical Practice · CR7 7JN
- Mersham Medical Centre · CR7 8JN
- Parchmore Medical Centre · CR7 8LY
- Thornton Heath Medical Centre · CR7 8RL
- Your Family Practice · CR7 7JH
- Eversley Medical Centre · CR7 6AR
- London Road Medical Practice · CR7 6AR
Neighbourhoods in CR7
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CR7 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thornton North | 21% | £458k | Very high | 6 min |
| Thornton Heath West | 17% | £439k | Average | 6 min |
| Thornton Heath North West | 16% | £372k | High | 5 min |
| Thornton Heath Central | 12% | £377k | Very high | 7 min |
| Thornton Heath North East | 11% | £425k | Low | 7 min |
| Upper Norwood | 7% | £630k | Low | 8 min |
| University Hospital & Queen's Road | 6% | £272k | Very high | 6 min |
| Norbury East | 3% | £528k | Average | 11 min |
Questions
Where is the CR7 postcode?
CR7 covers 12 neighbourhoods in West Thornton North, Thornton Heath West, Thornton Heath North West, with 609 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CR7?
The typical home price across CR7's neighbourhoods is £425k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CR7?
14 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a CR7 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from CR7?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Bridge 40 minutes.