260, Bensham Lane
260, Bensham Lane
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 260, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath as a period house with 678 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 129 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
260, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has an estimated sale value of £361,766 and an estimated rental value of £1,800 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
260, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2016.
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 260, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath would be worth £379,854, with a potential rental value of £1,890 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £336,442, with a rental value of £1,674 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 260, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has moved down by £2,601 (0.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £61 (3.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.0%.
Plot Size
260, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath occupies a 129 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 41 other houses in this postcode, 32 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 14th largest.
Energy Efficiency
260, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Sep 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
260, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath last changed hands on 28th February 2005, selling for £153,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
- Sold Feb 2005£153,000
- Sold Oct 1998£72,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 360 metres of 260, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 264, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EP, a freehold house, sold at £337,000 on the 31st October 2025.
Read more about house prices in CR7.
- Sold Oct 2025£337,000 | 2 Bed House264, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EP264, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EP
- Sold Oct 2024£390,000 | 2 Bed House35, Lakehall Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EG35, Lakehall Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EG
- Sold May 2021£290,000 | 2 Bed House254, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EP254, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EP
•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 260, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath as the 201st largest and the 106th most expensive of the 354 addresses on Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7.
Against the CR7 postcode district average, it is £20k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mEcclesbourne Primary School
- 700mElmwood Junior School
- 700mElmwood Infant 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 260, 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.
