Postcode CR7 7PL 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.0 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 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
Thornton Heath West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,889 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath West has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from CR7 7PL.
Thornton Heath West near CR7 7PL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 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 7PL postcode area, located within Thornton Heath West, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | K Corner Off-Licence | Wiltshire Road, Croydon, CR7 7QN | Walking directions to K Corner Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 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: 16/01/2026.