Postcode CR7 7BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Bensham Manor ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Thornton Heath Central area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thornton Heath Central is £46,200 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground.
Thornton Heath Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,779 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 46.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Thornton Heath Central is £46,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 7BZ.
Thornton Heath Central near CR7 7BZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Wilford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £399,000 in Bensham Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £710,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £635,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £412,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bensham Manor
In the CR7 7BZ postcode area, located within Thornton Heath Central, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aanjan Off Licence | 64 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AY | Walking directions to Aanjan Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | P & N Stores | 120-124 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to P & N Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Mayuran Mini Market | 294 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LD | Walking directions to Mayuran Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to Bensham Local |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehorse Stores | 330-332 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LF | Walking directions to Whitehorse Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.