Postcode CR7 7RX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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 18.8% 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 154 ft away from CR7 7RX.
Thornton Heath Central near CR7 7RX 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 |
| 1 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane Sports Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Sports 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 7RX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2026 | 121C, Melfort Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7RX | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 143, Melfort Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7RX | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | The Upper Flat At, 109, Melfort Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7RX | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | The Upper Flat At, 109, Melfort Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7RX | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 126, Melfort Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7RP | Terraced | Freehold | £515,000 |
In the CR7 7RX postcode area, located within Thornton Heath Central, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 7RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Richmond Food & Wine | 163 Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QZ | Walking directions to Richmond Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Continental Mini Market | Bedser Close, Croydon, CR7 8JH | Walking directions to Continental Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Beulah Corner Express | 59 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JG | Walking directions to Beulah Corner Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 52 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | 32 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 7RX, 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 7RX 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 7RX 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 7RX, including Beulah Junior School (Good), St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School (Outstanding) and Beulah Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR7 7RX is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 492 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR7 7RX 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 7RX 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).