Postcode SW16 4RQ 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 very low crime levels, with around 32.7 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 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
Thornton Heath West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,569 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 4RQ.
Thornton Heath West near SW16 4RQ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Norbury Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Norbury Hall Park |
| 0.3 mi | Green Lane Sports Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Sports 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 SW16 4RQ postcode area, located within Thornton Heath West, there are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 4RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | K Corner Off-Licence | Wiltshire Road, Croydon, CR7 7QN | Walking directions to K Corner Off-Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Richmond Food & Wine | 163 Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QZ | Walking directions to Richmond Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane Food Stores | 2 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BA | Walking directions to Green Lane Food Stores |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 26-28 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.