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CR7 8FY

Bensham Grove

Thornton Heath

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Detailed insights for CR7 8FY

Overview

Postcode CR7 8FY is located in a major urban area, within the Thornton Heath ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Thornton Heath North West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton Heath North West is £65,465 per year. The nearest station is Thornton Heath, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Thornton Heath North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Thornton Heath North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27%

Approximately 27.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Thornton Heath North West is £65,465 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 8FY.

Flood risk

No risk

Thornton Heath North West near CR7 8FY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Thornton Heath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR7 8FY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath
1 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR7 8FY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThornton Heath Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground
0.3 miGreen Lane Sports GroundMediumWalking directions to Green Lane Sports Ground

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
11,531.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.74(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.4(-35%)
Vehicle crime
9.54(+2%)
Other theft
6.73(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Caribbean
80
21.51%
British
71
19.09%
African
59
15.86%
Other White
41
11.02%
Other Black
23
6.18%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
33.56%
No qualifications
72
24.66%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.85%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
30.67%
Owns with a mortgage
41
25.15%
Other social rented
39
23.93%
Owns outright
19
11.66%
Shared ownership
6
3.68%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Thornton Heath

Median price£402,250
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£329K – £470K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £402,250 (about £459 per square foot) in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornton Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£650,000£565
Terraced85£432,000£459
Semi-Detached12£422,500£454
Flats37£277,500£451

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thornton Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,500£418,000£380,500
2017£252,000£367,500£375,000
2018£270,000£413,000£405,000
2019£270,000£435,000£384,000
2020£280,000£400,000£406,500
2021£289,000£439,500£415,000
2022£287,000£468,000£438,000
2023£280,000£434,000£425,000
2024£282,500£450,000£435,000
2025£282,500£436,000£440,000
2026£265,150£440,000£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£440£463£393
2017£434£414£386
2018£455£388£410
2019£402£421£398
2020£435£442£425
2021£455£402£433
2022£468£481£470
2023£458£439£473
2024£436£464£442
2025£448£454£463
2026£452£505£470
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thornton Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 8FY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 8FY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026Flat 16, Queensbury Court, 180, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SLFlatsLeasehold£278,000
06 Oct 2025Flat 8, Queensbury Court, 180, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SLFlatsLeasehold£230,000
28 May 2025Flat 10, Queensbury Court, 180, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SLFlatsLeasehold£180,000
09 May 2025Flat 11, Queensbury Court, 180, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SLFlatsLeasehold£285,000
13 Mar 2026Flat 6, Park Lawn, 210, Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HAFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the CR7 8FY postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North West, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR7 8FY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBeulah Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt James the Great RC Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryBeulah Infants' SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 8FY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR7 8FY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBeulah Corner Express59 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JGWalking directions to Beulah Corner Express
0.2 miCostcutter39-41 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JPWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miVk Newsagents70 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JNWalking directions to Vk Newsagents
0.2 miContinental Mini MarketBedser Close, Croydon, CR7 8JHWalking directions to Continental Mini Market
0.2 miSS Food & WineNorthwood Road, Croydon, CR7 8HRWalking directions to SS Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR7 8FY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Taylor

Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jose Piedade Fernandes

Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Vicky Ekua Newton

Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
WardThornton HeathE05011486
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thornton Heath North WestE02000198
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 005AE01001147
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2021-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CR7 8FY

Is CR7 8FY (Thornton Heath North West) safe?

The area around CR7 8FY records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR7 8FY?

The median sale price around CR7 8FY in Thornton Heath North West is £402,250 (about £459 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR7 8FY?

There are 19 schools close to CR7 8FY, 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.

What is the nearest station to CR7 8FY?

The closest station to CR7 8FY is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 772 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR7 8FY?

CR7 8FY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,919 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR7 8FY (Thornton Heath North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering CR7 8FY is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Taylor (Labour and Co-operative Party), Jose Piedade Fernandes (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Vicky Ekua Newton (Labour and Co-operative Party).