Melfort Road, Thornton Heath
House prices, sold prices and local information for CR7 7RL, CR7 7RQ, CR7 7RP.
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At a glance
94 property sales on Melfort Road, Thornton Heath have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 5 homes sold here for an average of £293,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £267,280. Average sale prices rose from £265,696 in 2016 to £307,500 in 2026 (+16%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 26% below the Thornton Heath average of £397,737 over the same period. 27 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 23 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 68% flat, 23% terraced, 7% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Melfort Road range from £110,000 to £581,000. 37% of homes sold here were freehold and 63% leasehold. Of 48 streets in Thornton Heath with at least two sales in the last year, Melfort Road ranks 44th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Melfort Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CR7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 37% freehold and 63% leasehold across 134 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 64 | £267,280 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Terraced | 22 | £388,900 | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 7 | £337,893 | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £152,000 | 24 Feb 2016 |
Sold prices on Melfort Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158, Melfort Road CR7 7RP | 24 Jul 2026 | £610,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 121C, Melfort Road CR7 7RX | 25 Jun 2026 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Top Flat, 211, Melfort Road CR7 7RU | 10 Apr 2026 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 18, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 2 Apr 2026 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Ground Floor Flat, 23, Melfort Road CR7 7RS | 8 Jan 2026 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 18, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 19 Dec 2025 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 143, Melfort Road CR7 7RX | 4 Dec 2025 | £355,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| The Upper Flat At, 109, Melfort Road CR7 7RX | 29 Oct 2025 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| The Upper Flat At, 109, Melfort Road CR7 7RX | 29 Oct 2025 | £245,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 202, Melfort Road CR7 7RQ | 28 Oct 2025 | £530,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 198, Melfort Road CR7 7RQ | 17 Oct 2025 | £460,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 100, Melfort Road CR7 7RN | 19 Sep 2025 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 126, Melfort Road CR7 7RP | 18 Jun 2025 | £515,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 182A, Melfort Road CR7 7RQ | 13 Jun 2025 | £278,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 266, Melfort Road CR7 7RR | 9 May 2025 | £570,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Ground Floor Flat, 10, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 11 Apr 2025 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 100, Melfort Road CR7 7RN | 18 Dec 2024 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 102, Melfort Road CR7 7RN | 30 Oct 2024 | £240,600 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11A, Melfort Road CR7 7RS | 29 Oct 2024 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 18, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 24 Sep 2024 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 18, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 24 Sep 2024 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 18, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 24 Sep 2024 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 18, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 24 Sep 2024 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 39B, Melfort Road CR7 7RS | 13 Sep 2024 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 162, Melfort Road CR7 7RQ | 31 May 2024 | £496,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 123A, Melfort Road CR7 7RX | 12 Apr 2024 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 250, Melfort Road CR7 7RR | 18 Mar 2024 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57A, Melfort Road CR7 7RS | 4 Mar 2024 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 224B, Melfort Road CR7 7RQ | 23 Feb 2024 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 154, Melfort Road CR7 7RP | 2 Feb 2024 | £37,775 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 28B, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 15 Nov 2023 | £246,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 36, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 30 Aug 2023 | £230,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Ground Floor Flat, 211, Melfort Road CR7 7RU | 11 Aug 2023 | £327,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 226, Melfort Road CR7 7RQ | 19 Jul 2023 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 50, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 19 Jul 2023 | £475,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 87, Melfort Road CR7 7RT | 1 Jun 2023 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 136A, Melfort Road CR7 7RP | 26 May 2023 | £277,400 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 132A, Melfort Road CR7 7RP | 17 Mar 2023 | £330,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 244, Melfort Road CR7 7RQ | 17 Mar 2023 | £211,300 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 172, Melfort Road CR7 7RQ | 10 Mar 2023 | £650,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Melfort Road CR7 7RS | 17 Feb 2023 | £502,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 121A, Melfort Road CR7 7RX | 2 Feb 2023 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 243, Melfort Road CR7 7RW | 31 Oct 2022 | £581,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 91, Melfort Road CR7 7RT | 28 Apr 2022 | £455,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 151, Melfort Road CR7 7RU | 16 Mar 2022 | £440,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 17 Feb 2022 | £280,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 105, Melfort Road CR7 7RX | 10 Feb 2022 | £5,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 10, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 4 Feb 2022 | £336,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Melfort Road CR7 7RL | 30 Nov 2021 | £515,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 150A, Melfort Road CR7 7RP | 28 Sep 2021 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 2, 18, Melfort Road | £115,000 (Sep 2024) → £290,000 (Apr 2026) | +152% over 2 yrs |
| Ground Floor Flat, 23, Melfort Road | £296,500 (Mar 2021) → £290,000 (Jan 2026) | -2% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 4, 18, Melfort Road | £115,000 (Sep 2024) → £290,000 (Dec 2025) | +152% over 1 yr |
| 100, Melfort Road | £315,000 (Dec 2024) → £200,000 (Sep 2025) | -37% over under a year |
| 266, Melfort Road | £253,000 (Nov 2020) → £570,000 (May 2025) | +125% over 4 yrs |
| Ground Floor Flat, 10, Melfort Road | £145,000 (Apr 2016) → £300,000 (May 2017) → £300,000 (Apr 2025) | +107% over 9 yrs |
| 39B, Melfort Road | £285,000 (Oct 2016) → £320,000 (Sep 2024) | +12% over 8 yrs |
| 123A, Melfort Road | £247,000 (Dec 2018) → £320,000 (Apr 2024) | +30% over 5 yrs |
| 154, Melfort Road | £14,500 (Nov 2017) → £37,775 (Feb 2024) | +161% over 6 yrs |
| 136A, Melfort Road | £274,000 (Sep 2016) → £277,400 (May 2023) | +1% over 7 yrs |
| 172, Melfort Road | £465,000 (Jan 2018) → £650,000 (Mar 2023) | +40% over 5 yrs |
| 121A, Melfort Road | £270,000 (Aug 2020) → £320,000 (Feb 2023) | +19% over 2 yrs |
| 243, Melfort Road | £460,000 (Sep 2019) → £581,000 (Oct 2022) | +26% over 3 yrs |
| 6, Melfort Road | £215,000 (Mar 2016) → £280,000 (Feb 2022) | +30% over 6 yrs |
| 105, Melfort Road | £210,000 (Aug 2020) → £5,000 (Feb 2022) | -98% over 1 yr |
| 10, Melfort Road | £330,000 (May 2016) → £336,500 (Feb 2022) | +2% over 6 yrs |
| Ground Floor Flat, 154, Melfort Road | £240,000 (Aug 2019) → £243,000 (Jun 2021) | +1% over 2 yrs |
| 123B, Melfort Road | £235,000 (Oct 2018) → £223,000 (Apr 2021) | -5% over 2 yrs |
| First Floor Flat, 211, Melfort Road | £282,500 (Oct 2016) → £300,000 (Mar 2021) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| 132, Melfort Road | £185,000 (Mar 2016) → £250,000 (Oct 2018) → £272,000 (Dec 2020) | +47% over 5 yrs |
| 71, Melfort Road | £395,000 (Jun 2016) → £460,000 (Dec 2020) | +16% over 4 yrs |
| 251, Melfort Road | £350,000 (Jul 2020) → £407,000 (Sep 2020) | +16% over under a year |
| 239, Melfort Road | £425,500 (Apr 2016) → £485,000 (Jun 2020) | +14% over 4 yrs |
| 14, Melfort Road | £202,500 (Mar 2017) → £242,000 (Jun 2017) → £295,750 (Jun 2020) | +46% over 3 yrs |
| 88, Melfort Road | £221,000 (Jan 2016) → £310,000 (Aug 2019) | +40% over 4 yrs |
| 127A, Melfort Road | £246,500 (Apr 2016) → £275,000 (Nov 2018) | +12% over 3 yrs |
| 147, Melfort Road | £250,000 (Mar 2016) → £280,000 (Apr 2017) | +12% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Melfort Road
Crime
612 crimes were reported within about a mile of Melfort Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 238 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 |
| Vehicle crime | 55 |
| Other theft | 43 |
| Drugs | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 31 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Melfort Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Norbury Brook at Thornton Heath and Streatham Vale Flood warning area
- River Wandle area in the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Croydon and Sutton Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in South East London Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Melfort Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School 447 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School 372 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy 201 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Beulah Junior School 215 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School 260 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Beulah Infants' School 197 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School 459 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Norbury High School for Girls 1,082 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Thornton Heath station 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Norbury station 0.8 mi · 17 min walk
- Selhurst station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Therapia Lane Tram Stop 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Ampere Way Tram Stop 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Braemar Avenue (->N) 2 min walk
- Sandfield Gardens (->N) 2 min walk
- Braemar Avenue (->S) 2 min walk
- Sandfield Gardens (->S) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Parchmore Medical Centre
97 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath · 0.3 mi - Your Family Practice
83 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath · 0.4 mi - Leander Family Practice
949 London Road, Thornton Heath · 0.5 mi - Mersham Medical Centre
30 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Thornton Heath · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Thornton Heath Rd Express · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Thornton Heath · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Tesco Thornton Heath Superstore · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Wilkes Chemist · 0.3 mi
- Thompsons Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Norbury Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Arcades Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Warwick Gardens Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Thornton Dental & Implant Centre · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 537 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,591 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 99% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 99% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 99% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Croydon with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Melfort Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 31.2% | 22.6% |
| White | 28.2% | 48.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 25.2% | 17.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 9.3% | 7.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 6.2% | 3.9% |
Religion
| Here | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.1% | 48.9% |
| Muslim | 17% | 10.4% |
| No religion | 14.3% | 25.9% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.1% | 65.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 45.9% | 34.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.8% | 41% |
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 16.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.5% | 14.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.3% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.4% | 43.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.7% | 33.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.2% | 5.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Croydon.
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