Postcode CR7 7AP 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 Thornton Heath, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground.
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 12.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 319 ft away from CR7 7AP.
Selhurst North near CR7 7AP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 1 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 CR7 7AP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 16, Swain Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AP | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 6, Swain Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AP | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 18, Swain Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AP | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 55A, Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AE | Flats | Leasehold | £327,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 59, Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AE | Flats | Leasehold | £366,000 |
In the CR7 7AP postcode area, located within Selhurst North, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aanjan Off Licence | 64 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AY | Walking directions to Aanjan Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Whitehorse Stores | 330-332 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LF | Walking directions to Whitehorse Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Thornton Heath Food & Wine | 11 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JG | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 52 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 3-7 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 CR7 7AP, 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 CR7 7AP 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 CR7 7AP 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 CR7 7AP, including Bensham Manor School (Good), Thornton Heath Nursery School (Good) and Whitehorse Manor Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 7AP is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 424 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 7AP 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 CR7 7AP 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).