Postcode CR0 2NQ is located in a major urban area, within the Bensham Manor ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the University Hospital & Queen's Road area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,959 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 2NQ.
University Hospital & Queen's Road near CR0 2NQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Wilford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wilford 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 2NQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 25, Innerd Court, 1, Clarke Close, Croydon, CR0 2NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 38, Spottiswood Court, 3, Harry Close, Croydon, CR0 2NL | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 63, Spottiswood Court, 3, Harry Close, Croydon, CR0 2NL | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Flat 24, Spottiswood Court, 3, Harry Close, Croydon, CR0 2NL | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Flat 26, Spottiswood Court, 3, Harry Close, Croydon, CR0 2NL | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 |
In the CR0 2NQ postcode area, located within University Hospital & Queen's Road, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | P & N Stores | 120-124 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to P & N Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to Bensham Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Aanjan Off Licence | 64 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AY | Walking directions to Aanjan Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehorse Wines | 124-126 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LA | Walking directions to Whitehorse Wines |
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 2NQ, 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 2NQ records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2NQ in University Hospital & Queen's Road 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 2NQ, including Ecclesbourne Primary School (Good), Elmwood Junior School (Good) and Elmwood Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 2NQ is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 911 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR0 2NQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,959 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 2NQ 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).