CR7 7AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bensham Manor Road, 0.7km from Selhurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Bensham Manor ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CR7 7AD offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00005002 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENSHAM MANOR ROAD, CR7 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENSHAM MANOR ROAD, CR7 7AD.
386
34
£ 46,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CR7 7AD spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 7AD. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 170,250
7 sales · Mean £ 196,392
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR7 7AD is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thornton Heath Nursery School
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Bensham Manor School
The Crescent Primary School
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
Ecclesbourne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Whitehorse Wines0.7 km
- Brasileiro0.2 km
- Islamabad Butchers Ltd0.4 km
- Jalal Halal Butchers And Grocers0.5 km
- Sydenham News Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Kani Lounge0.9 km
- Rico's Slushies0.9 km
- Shaka's Corner (Websters Sandwich Bar)0.9 km
- Blue & Orange Cafe Bar0.5 km
- Chicken Cottage Thornton Heath0.4 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Welcome Selhurst0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
- Bensham Local1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Yufa Fast Food1.0 km
- Bensham Chicken1.0 km
- Best Kebab0.1 km
- Bukalicious0.4 km
- Chicken World0.6 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Atlantic Bar0.4 km
- Railway Telegraph0.6 km
- The Clifton Arms0.6 km
- The Two Brewers P.H.0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Buller Hotel0.8 km
- Brigstock House0.6 km
- Crystal Lodge Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selhurst0.4 km
- Thornton Heath0.7 km
- Norwood Junction1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR77AD · Data under Open Government Licence