Postcode CR7 7DR 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 West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton Heath West is £68,100 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath, about 0.4 miles away. There are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
Thornton Heath West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,397 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath West has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thornton Heath West is £68,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 7DR.
Thornton Heath West near CR7 7DR 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 (about £427 per square foot) in Bensham Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £735,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 53 | £438,000 | £437 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £320,000 | £428 |
| Flats | 22 | £260,000 | £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 | £427,500 |
| 2026 | £241,000 | £372,465 | £434,500 |
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 | £429 | £345 | £421 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 7DR.
In the CR7 7DR postcode area, located within Thornton Heath West, there are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Richmond Food & Wine | 163 Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QZ | Walking directions to Richmond Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | K Corner Off-Licence | Wiltshire Road, Croydon, CR7 7QN | Walking directions to K Corner Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR7 7DR, 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 7DR records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7DR in Thornton Heath West is £397,500 (about £427 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR7 7DR, including Winterbourne Boys' Academy (Good), Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School (Good) and Winterbourne Junior Girls' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 7DR is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 701 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 7DR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,397 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 7DR 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.