Postcode CR7 7LP is located in a major urban area, within the Bensham Manor area 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 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton Heath West is £68,100 per year. The median sale price in Bensham Manor is £390,000 (around £421 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £326,500 and £451,250. The nearest station is Thornton Heath, about 0.5 miles away. There are 16 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 14,365 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath West has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% 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 7LP.
Thornton Heath West near CR7 7LP 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £421 per square foot) in Bensham Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £540,000 | £436 |
| Terraced | 60 | £425,000 | £429 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £358,000 | £428 |
| Flats | 22 | £247,500 | £366 |
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 | £430,000 |
| 2026 | £242,000 | £387,000 | £423,000 |
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 | £380 | £422 | £422 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 7LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 11, Woodland Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LP | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 40, Woodland Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LP | Terraced | Freehold | £388,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 74, Malvern Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 46, Malvern Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 66, Beverstone Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LT | Terraced | Freehold | £336,000 |
In the CR7 7LP postcode area, located within Thornton Heath West, there are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Paxton Academy Sports And Science | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2017. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR7 7LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | K Corner Off-Licence | 32 Wiltshire Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QN | Walking directions to K Corner Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Richmond Food & Wine | 163 Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QZ | Walking directions to Richmond Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR7 7LP, 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 7LP records about 47 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR7 7LP in Bensham Manor is £390,000 (about £421 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR7 7LP, including Paxton Academy Sports And Science (Good), Winterbourne Junior Girls' School (Good) and Winterbourne Boys' Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR7 7LP is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 820 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 7LP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,365 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 7LP 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).