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CR0 2RR

Bensham Lane

Broad Green

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Overview

Postcode CR0 2RR is located in a major urban area, within the Broad Green ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the University Hospital & Queen's Road area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 West Croydon, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wilford Road Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

University Hospital & Queen's Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,303 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

University Hospital & Queen's Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.4%

Approximately 28.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 2RR.

Flood risk

No risk

University Hospital & Queen's Road near CR0 2RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is West Croydon located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 2RR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

5

West Croydon

Overground, Southern, Tramlink

Walking directions to West Croydon
0.7 mi

3,4,5,6

Centrale

Tramlink

Walking directions to Centrale
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Reeves Corner

Tramlink

Walking directions to Reeves Corner

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 2RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWilford Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
14,609.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.02(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.06(-55%)
Drugs
10.45(+69%)
Public order
10.45(+55%)
Vehicle crime
9.65(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Caribbean
57
13.83%
British
57
13.83%
African
56
13.59%
Pakistani
49
11.89%
Other Asian
35
8.5%
Total population: 412

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
38.11%
No qualifications
56
18.24%
Level 3 (A level)
54
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
31.76%
Other social rented
38
25.68%
Owns with a mortgage
31
20.95%
Owns outright
22
14.86%
Social rents from council
4
2.7%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Broad Green

Median price£342,500
Price per sq ft£416
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£249K – £411K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 (about £416 per square foot) in Broad Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broad Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£407,500£401
Terraced51£390,000£438
Flats33£232,500£387

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broad Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broad Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£362,500£352,000
2017£223,000£360,000£340,500
2018£217,500£365,750£348,000
2019£312,500£380,000£330,000
2020£285,000£354,000£341,000
2021£246,250£387,000£360,000
2022£245,000£450,000£385,000
2023£247,500£425,000£383,500
2024£235,000£408,750£383,500
2025£211,000£370,000£383,000
2026£232,500£480,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broad Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broad Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£423£368£426
2017£448£414£396
2018£438£392£396
2019£465£391£388
2020£453£385£431
2021£422£442£418
2022£423£366£435
2023£400£510£459
2024£404£465£447
2025£390£435£448
2026£359£371£425
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broad Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broad Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 2025The First And Second Floor Flat At, 58, Bensham Lane, Croydon, CR0 2RROtherLeasehold£315,000
12 Nov 2025Flat B, 10, Francis Road, Croydon, CR0 2RTFlatsLeasehold£165,000
23 Sept 2025The First Floor Flat At, 6, Francis Road, Croydon, CR0 2RTFlatsLeasehold£190,000
14 Apr 20256, Constance Road, Croydon, CR0 2RSTerracedFreehold£270,000
14 Apr 20256, Constance Road, Croydon, CR0 2RSTerracedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the CR0 2RR postcode area, located within University Hospital & Queen's Road, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 2RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryElmwood Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryElmwood Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryChestnut Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 2RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVino-Vita359 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PBWalking directions to Vino-Vita
0.1 miFamily Choice333 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PAWalking directions to Family Choice
0.1 miAmy's Kerala Supermarket309 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PAWalking directions to Amy's Kerala Supermarket
0.1 miTesco Express369-373 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miGrace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket383 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PBWalking directions to Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR0 2RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aba Amoah

Broad Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Manju Shahul-Hameed

Broad Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tom Bowell

Broad Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardBroad GreenE05011465
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)University Hospital & Queen's RoadE02000208
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 015GE01034140
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 2RR

Is CR0 2RR (University Hospital & Queen's Road) safe?

The area around CR0 2RR records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near CR0 2RR?

The median sale price around CR0 2RR in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £342,500 (about £416 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 2RR?

There are 20 schools close to CR0 2RR, including Elmwood Junior School (Good), Elmwood Infant School (Good) and Chestnut Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 2RR?

The closest station to CR0 2RR is West Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 926 m away, serving the Overground, Southern and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR0 2RR?

CR0 2RR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,303 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 2RR (University Hospital & Queen's Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 2RR is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aba Amoah (Labour and Co-operative Party), Manju Shahul-Hameed (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tom Bowell (Labour and Co-operative Party).