Postcode CR7 7EF 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 moderate crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thornton Heath West is £53,500 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Thornton Heath West has a low crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.1% 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 of residents in Thornton Heath West is £53,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 7EF.
Thornton Heath West near CR7 7EF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Bensham Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £735,000.
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 | 26 | £271,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £420,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bensham Manor
In the CR7 7EF postcode area, located within Thornton Heath West, there are 15 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | P & N Stores | 120-124 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to P & N Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES | Walking directions to Bensham Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aanjan Off Licence | 64 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AY | Walking directions to Aanjan Off Licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.