Postcode CR7 7LY 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 55.9 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 16 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 12,197 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath West has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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 of residents in Thornton Heath West is £53,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 7LY.
Thornton Heath West near CR7 7LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Bensham Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £710,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £635,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £267,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £416,250 |
10 years price trend in Bensham Manor
In the CR7 7LY postcode area, located within Thornton Heath West, there are 16 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.