With a high concentration of Crystal Palace fans, this south London suburb is known for its Victorian architecture and as the birthplace of British grime artist Stormzy.
But Thornton Heath is quickly garnering a new reputation as the go-to area for affordable housing in England's pricey capital.
With its average house price of £396,996 compared to the London average of £686,817, eagle-eyed house buyers who caught the trend early may be in for a major windfall.
That's because new data has revealed Thornton Heath to be the fastest-growing area for rent increases in the city.
Pipping areas in London's affluent west, Rightmove statistics revealed the suburb has seen an increase of 14 per cent on rental prices compared to last year.
