197, Bensham Lane
197, Bensham Lane
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 197, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath as a period house with 861 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 142 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
197, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has an estimated sale value of £358,976 and an estimated rental value of £2,051 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
197, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2018.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 197, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath would be worth £376,925, with a potential rental value of £2,153 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £333,848, with a rental value of £1,907 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 197, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has fallen by £2,321 (0.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £70 (3.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.9%.
Plot Size
197, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath occupies a 142 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 46 other houses in this postcode, 40 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 19th largest.
Energy Efficiency
197, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Oct 2018.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
197, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath last changed hands on 19th December 2003, selling for £110,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
- Sold Dec 2003£110,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 380 metres of 197, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 195, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ET, a freehold house, sold at £345,000 on the 23rd January 2026.
Read more about house prices in CR7.
- Sold Jan 2026£345,000 | 3 Bed House195, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ET195, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ET
- Sold Aug 2025£369,000 | 3 Bed House189, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EW189, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EW
- Sold Oct 2024£283,000 | 3 Bed House162, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EN162, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EN
•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 197, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath as the 105th largest and the 111th most expensive of the 354 addresses on Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7.
Against the CR7 postcode district average, it is £22k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mEcclesbourne Primary School
- 700mPaxton Academy Sports And Science
- 700mElmwood Junior School
- 1.4kmHarris Invictus Academy Croydon
- 1.4kmSt Mary's Catholic High School
- 1.8kmThe Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Thornton Heath station is the nearest stop to 197, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath at 800 metres away.
- 800mThornton Heath
- 1.2kmSelhurst
- 1.6kmWest 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.
