161, Bensham Lane
161, Bensham Lane
Description & Estimates
Public records show 161, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath to be a period freehold house with 947 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 144 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
161, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has an estimated sale value of £385,810 and an estimated rental value of £2,152 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 lies in the borough of Croydon, within the CR7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
161, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 161, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath would be worth £405,100, with a potential rental value of £2,260 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £358,803, with a rental value of £2,002 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 161, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has fallen by £2,494 (0.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £74 (3.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.7%.
Plot Size
161, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath occupies a 144 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 37 other houses in this postcode, 36 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 12th largest.
Energy Efficiency
161, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Nov 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
161, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath last changed hands on 28th November 2018, selling for £370,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 25.1% since November 2018.
- Sold Nov 2018£370,000
- Sold Apr 2003£170,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 390 metres of 161, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 22, Frant Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JQ, a freehold house, sold at £360,000 on the 31st March 2025.
Read more about house prices in CR7.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 161, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath as the 73rd largest and the 61st most expensive of the 354 addresses on Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7.
Against the CR7 postcode district average, it is £4k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mEcclesbourne Primary School
- 500mElmwood Junior School
- 500mElmwood Infant School
- 1.2kmHarris Invictus Academy Croydon
- 1.3kmSt Mary's Catholic High School
- 1.7kmThe Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Thornton Heath station is the nearest stop to 161, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath at 1.0 kilometres away.
- 1.0kmThornton Heath
- 1.3kmSelhurst
- 1.4kmWest Croydon
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
