Postcode CR7 7RL 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton Heath Central is £60,228 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
Thornton Heath Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,118 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thornton Heath Central is £60,228 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 107 ft away from CR7 7RL.
Thornton Heath Central near CR7 7RL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 (about £428 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 | 61 | £438,000 | £429 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £358,000 | £458 |
| Flats | 25 | £250,000 | £385 |
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 | £240,000 | £387,000 | £425,000 |
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 | £393 | £428 | £422 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 7RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 10, Melfort Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7RL | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | Ground Floor Flat, 23, Melfort Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7RS | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Ground Floor Flat, 4, Belle Vue Park, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JB | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 14, Bulganak Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 9, Bulganak Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JA | Terraced | Freehold | £381,000 |
In the CR7 7RL postcode area, located within Thornton Heath Central, there are 15 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 52 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Thornton Heath Food & Wine | 11 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JG | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | 32 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Express Food & Wine | 15a Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LH | Walking directions to Express Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Continental Mini Market | Bedser Close, Croydon, CR7 8JH | Walking directions to Continental Mini Market |
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 7RL, 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 7RL records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CR7 7RL in Thornton Heath Central is £397,500 (about £428 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR7 7RL, including Bensham Manor School (Good), Thornton Heath Nursery School (Good) and Beulah Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 7RL is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 146 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 7RL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,118 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 7RL 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).