Postcode CR7 7JL 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 high crime levels, with around 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thornton Heath West is £68,100 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
Thornton Heath West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,509 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath West has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.9% 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 7JL.
Thornton Heath West near CR7 7JL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 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 | 25 | £272,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £430,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bensham Manor
In the CR7 7JL postcode area, located within Thornton Heath West, there are 15 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Aanjan Off Licence | 64 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AY | Walking directions to Aanjan Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | 32 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Richmond Food & Wine | 163 Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QZ | Walking directions to Richmond Food & Wine |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.