Postcode CR0 2HS is located in a major urban area, within the Bensham Manor ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Selhurst North area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selhurst North is £65,288 per year. The nearest station is Selhurst, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavers Meadow.
Selhurst North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,461 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Selhurst North has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Selhurst North is £65,288 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from CR0 2HS.
Selhurst North near CR0 2HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Selhurst located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heavers Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Heavers Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Whitehorse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 (about £428 per square foot) in Bensham Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £540,000 | £436 |
| Terraced | 61 | £438,000 | £429 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £358,000 | £458 |
| Flats | 25 | £250,000 | £385 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £277,500 | £475,000 | £366,500 |
| 2017 | £278,000 | £405,000 | £371,000 |
| 2018 | £249,950 | £432,500 | £370,000 |
| 2019 | £245,000 | £317,500 | £365,000 |
| 2020 | £249,500 | £380,000 | £392,000 |
| 2021 | £250,000 | £445,000 | £398,750 |
| 2022 | £280,000 | £441,000 | £440,000 |
| 2023 | £253,000 | £499,975 | £430,000 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £470,000 | £420,000 |
| 2025 | £262,500 | £373,000 | £430,000 |
| 2026 | £240,000 | £387,000 | £425,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £425 | £367 | £389 |
| 2017 | £437 | £357 | £392 |
| 2018 | £414 | £362 | £385 |
| 2019 | £402 | £404 | £383 |
| 2020 | £400 | £426 | £389 |
| 2021 | £415 | £449 | £419 |
| 2022 | £429 | £395 | £444 |
| 2023 | £390 | £433 | £448 |
| 2024 | £416 | £444 | £426 |
| 2025 | £367 | £385 | £450 |
| 2026 | £393 | £428 | £422 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2025 | 38A, Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AA | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 31, Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £416,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 36, Holmesdale Road, Croydon, CR0 2LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 323A, Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2HR | Other | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 14, Pawsons Road, Croydon, CR0 2QE | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the CR0 2HS postcode area, located within Selhurst North, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Whitehorse Stores | 330-332 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LF | Walking directions to Whitehorse Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Mayuran Mini Market | 294 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LD | Walking directions to Mayuran Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 3-7 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Aanjan Off Licence | 64 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AY | Walking directions to Aanjan Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Express Food & Wine | 15a Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LH | Walking directions to Express Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR0 2HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ellie Sandover
Bensham Manor - Elected 7 May 2026
Humayun Kabir
Bensham Manor - Elected 7 May 2026
Mohana Manoharan
Bensham Manor - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR0 2HS records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR0 2HS in Selhurst North is £397,500 (about £428 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 2HS, including Thornton Heath Nursery School (Good), Whitehorse Manor Infant School (Requires improvement) and Whitehorse Manor Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 2HS is Selhurst in TfL zone 4, about 476 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR0 2HS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,461 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 2HS is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ellie Sandover (Labour and Co-operative Party), Humayun Kabir (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Mohana Manoharan (Labour and Co-operative Party).