Postcode insights

CR7 7EE

Penshurst Road

Bensham Manor

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Detailed insights for CR7 7EE

Overview

Postcode CR7 7EE 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 15 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Thornton Heath West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,648 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Thornton Heath West has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Thornton Heath West is £68,100 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 7EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Thornton Heath West near CR7 7EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR7 7EE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath
0.9 mi

4

Selhurst

Southern

Walking directions to Selhurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR7 7EE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThornton Heath Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
12,381 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.66(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.59(-49%)
Vehicle crime
9.51(+1%)
Burglary
3.4(-38%)
Public order
2.72(-60%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Caribbean
87
22.14%
African
58
14.76%
British
47
11.96%
Pakistani
41
10.43%
Other Asian
40
10.18%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
38.8%
No qualifications
60
18.93%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.52%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
45.89%
Owns outright
44
30.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.07%
Social rents from council
6
4.11%
Shared ownership
4
2.74%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Bensham Manor

Median price£397,500
Price per sq ft£427
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£316K – £460K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bensham Manor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced53£438,000£437
Semi-Detached3£320,000£428
Flats22£260,000£385

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bensham Manor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bensham Manor.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bensham Manor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bensham Manor.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bensham Manor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bensham Manor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 7EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 7EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202661, Haslemere Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7BFTerracedFreehold£420,000
29 Aug 202569, Haslemere Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7BFTerracedFreehold£462,500
21 Mar 202571, Haslemere Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7BFTerracedFreehold£380,000
18 Sept 202536, Haslemere Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7BETerracedFreehold£385,000
05 Dec 202524, Penshurst Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EATerracedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the CR7 7EE postcode area, located within Thornton Heath West, there are 15 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR7 7EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryEcclesbourne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPaxton Academy Sports And ScienceFree schools

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBensham Manor SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR7 7EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miP & N Stores120-124 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ESWalking directions to P & N Stores
0.4 miAanjan Off Licence64 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AYWalking directions to Aanjan Off Licence
0.4 miBensham Local102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ESWalking directions to Bensham Local
0.4 miThornton Heath Food & Wine11 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JGWalking directions to Thornton Heath Food & Wine
0.4 miIceland52 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RXWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

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 CR7 7EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellie Sandover

Bensham Manor - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Humayun Kabir

Bensham Manor - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Mohana Manoharan

Bensham Manor - 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
WardBensham ManorE05011464
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thornton Heath WestE02000202
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 009FE01001002
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR7 7EE

Is CR7 7EE (Thornton Heath West) safe?

The area around CR7 7EE records about 41 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.

What is the average house price near CR7 7EE?

The median sale price around CR7 7EE in Thornton Heath West is £397,500 (about £427 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR7 7EE?

There are 20 schools close to CR7 7EE, including Ecclesbourne Primary School (Good), Paxton Academy Sports And Science (Good) and Bensham Manor School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR7 7EE?

The closest station to CR7 7EE is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 660 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR7 7EE?

CR7 7EE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,648 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR7 7EE (Thornton Heath West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR7 7EE 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).

Data Sources

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.