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Bensham Manor

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About

Bensham Manor is a residential ward in the northern part of the London Borough of Croydon. Its streets are primarily lined with Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside some inter-war semi-detached homes and modern apartment blocks. The area is characterised by its quiet, neighbourhood feel, with local shopping parades catering to daily needs along London Road and Whitehorse Road. Thornton Heath Pond, a small green space with a historic duck pond, serves as a local focal point.

The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Thornton Heath railway station providing frequent services into Central London. It is a densely populated area with a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals. A notable local landmark is the Grade II listed Bensham Manor, a 17th-century house that now functions as a community centre, giving the ward its name. The overall atmosphere is one of a settled, urban community close to Croydon's centre.

Area overview

On average Bensham Manor has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bensham Manor is £65,184 per year. There are 5 schools in Bensham Manor: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Bensham Manor is home to around 16,938 people, with a population density of about 11,750.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Bensham Manor Population
16,938
Population density
11,750.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.51(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.36(-28%)
Vehicle crime
9.62(+3%)
Other theft
5.9(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.61(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Caribbean
2,873
16.96%
African
2,372
14%
British
2,339
13.81%
Other White
1,843
10.88%
Indian
1,665
9.83%
Total population: 16,937

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,961
37%
No qualifications
2,570
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,873
13.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,605
11.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,351
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 13,408

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,903
31.24%
Owns with a mortgage
1,717
28.19%
Owns outright
1,405
23.07%
Other social rented
500
8.21%
Social rents from council
282
4.63%
Total households: 6,091

Property prices in Bensham Manor

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Bensham Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bensham Manor in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bensham Manor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced68£430,000
Semi-Detached5£425,000
Flats31£265,000

10 years median price trend in Bensham Manor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bensham Manor.

All postcodes in Bensham Manor

CR77PY

Lyndhurst Road

CR77ND

London Road

CR02QD

Pawsons Road

CR77NB

Warwick Gardens

CR77QX

Winterbourne Road

CR77PS

Langdale Road

CR77QR

Totton Road

CR77LW

Malvern Road

CR77RB

Brook Road

CR77RU

Melfort Road

CR77HT

Bletchingley Close

CR77PU

Lyndhurst Road

CR77JL

Brigstock Road

CR77AH

Bensham Close

CR77DS

Foxley Road

CR77JD

Brigstock Road

CR02QF

Pawsons Road

CR77NR

Goston Gardens

CR77QF

Richmond Road

CR77RH

Melfort Avenue

CR77EX

Fairgreen Road

CR77FQ

Bensham Lane

CR77PW

Lyndhurst Road

CR77AF

Bensham Manor Road

CR77BN

Ecclesbourne Road

CR77QH

Stratford Road

CR02PY

Kimberley Road

CR77EH

Lakehall Road

CR77AW

Bensham Manor Road

CR02NR

Simpson Close

CR77RE

Carew Road

CR77DD

Kenley Gardens

CR77LQ

Malvern Road

CR77RY

Boswell Road

CR77BZ

Kynaston Avenue

CR77BJ

Berne Road

SW164RQ

Strathyre Avenue

CR77LR

Beverstone Road

CR77BW

Kynaston Avenue

CR77RW

Melfort Road

CR77PH

Oaklands Avenue

CR77BF

Haslemere Road

CR77EN

Bensham Lane

CR77JB

Brigstock Road

CR77NA

Warwick Gardens

CR77DA

Quadrant Road

CR77ED

Norman Road

CR77LU

Malvern Road

CR77EJ

Lakehall Road

CR77BR

Ecclesbourne Road

CR77LL

Beverstone Road

CR77AJ

Bensham Manor Road

CR77JU

Frant Road

CR77DQ

Nutfield Road

CR77RQ

Melfort Road

CR77AB

Bensham Manor Road

CR77RP

Melfort Road

CR77NE

Warwick Road

CR77LT

Beverstone Road

CR77AA

Bensham Manor Road

CR77EW

Bensham Lane

CR77FA

Attlee Close

CR77DB

Quadrant Road

CR77QA

Elliott Road

CR77RN

Melfort Road

CR77PQ

Langdale Road

CR77EZ

Torridge Road

CR77RX

Melfort Road

CR77PE

London Road

CR77PL

Heathview Road

CR77EQ

Bensham Lane

CR77BL

Zermatt Road

CR77AZ

Kynaston Road

CR77FP

Chipstead Avenue

CR77QG

Bridport Road

CR77RR

Melfort Road

CR77DW

Linden Avenue

CR77DG

Chipstead Avenue

CR77AP

Swain Road

CR77QZ

Winterbourne Road

CR77NH

Warwick Road

CR77JN

Brigstock Road

CR77PT

Langdale Road

CR77DZ

Beechwood Avenue

CR02PW

Kimberley Road

CR77EB

Penshurst Road

CR77BH

Geneva Road

CR77PJ

London Road

CR77PP

Langdale Road

CR77QB

Richmond Road

CR02NL

Harry Close

CR77QS

Totton Road

CR77ET

Bensham Lane

CR77LZ

Maplethorpe Road

CR77NW

Bert Road

CR77BS

Kynaston Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.