Thorold Close London, Croydon
26 addresses across 1 postcode (CR2), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20501853.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £460,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Croydon costs £2,600 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sanderstead, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 126 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Selsdon Park Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £420,000 | £410,000 | £430,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £272,500 | £272,500 | £272,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £268,000 | £268,000 | £268,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £248,500 | £247,000 | £250,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £106,000 | £106,000 | £106,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2023 | 12 CR2 8SA | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2021 | 5 CR2 8SA | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2021 | 5 CR2 8SA | Detached | £401,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Feb 2020 | 7 CR2 8SA | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2018 | 21 CR2 8SA | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 12 May 2015 | 13 CR2 8SA | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2014 | 6A CR2 8SA | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 23 May 2014 | 6 CR2 8SA | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2011 | 22 CR2 8SA | Semi-detached | £272,500 | |
| 23 Feb 2007 | 10 CR2 8SA | Detached | £268,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 15 CR2 8SA | Detached | £247,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2004 | 9 CR2 8SA | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2002 | 11 CR2 8SA | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2000 | 2 CR2 8SA | Detached | £172,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1998 | 10 CR2 8SA | Detached | £106,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (2); 2012 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Croydon in 2026-27: Band D £2,600 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,733 | £2,022 | £2,311 | £2,600 | £3,178 | £3,755 | £4,333 | £5,200 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (37% of about 620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 230, Addington Road: up to 26 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 230 Addington Road: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Vehicle Repair Workshop And Premises, Garages Rear Of 156 To 180: up to 9 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- The Forestdale Centre: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- The Forestdale Centre: up to 41 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- The Forestdale Centre: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 119, Old Farleigh Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- R/O 129 Addington Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON, Highway repair and maintenance works, priority working, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 17 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON, Highway repair and maintenance works, priority working, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 17 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 17 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 10 August 2026 to 12 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 117 m and 126 m above sea level (121 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR2 8SA | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sanderstead 844,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Purley Oaks 481,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| South Croydon 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Gravel Hill Tram Stop | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Addington Village Tram Stop | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Fieldway Tram Stop | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Peacock Gardens Selsdon/South Croydon | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 19.2 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 23.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selsdon Park Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harris Chemist | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Beauty Addington | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Bethlem Royal Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police - New Addington Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Rontec - Forestdale | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 26 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,800 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Addington Palace, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Addington Palace | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ashen Grove | Wood | 70 m south |
| Jacob's Shaw | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Bowens Wood | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Selsdon Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Addington Vale | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Whitgift Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 26 |
2 of the street's 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Croydon: see them on the Croydon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Quest Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenvale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Courtwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Quest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forestdale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Applegarth Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Explorers CR0 9BG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Swallowdale (6); On or near Ambleside Gardens (5); On or near Lapwing Close (4); On or near Southviews (3); On or near Wren Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CR2 8SA: 26 addresses of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wren Close · Peacock Gardens · Herondale · Osprey Gardens · Lichfield Way · Sorrel Bank · Ambleside Gardens · Lapwing Close · Ladygrove · Pixton Way · Sorrel Bank · Wagtail Gardens
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.