261, Bensham Lane
261, Bensham Lane
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 261, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath as a period house with 710 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 143 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
261, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has an estimated sale value of £317,656 and an estimated rental value of £1,801 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
261, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2020.
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 261, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath would be worth £333,539, with a potential rental value of £1,891 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £295,421, with a rental value of £1,675 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 261, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has decreased by £2,284 (0.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £61 (3.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.8%.
Plot Size
261, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath occupies a 143 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 16th largest.
Energy Efficiency
261, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 12 Sep 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
261, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath last changed hands on 6th May 2004, selling for £161,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
- Sold May 2004£161,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 370 metres of 261, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 257, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ET, a freehold house, sold at £300,000 on the 20th November 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 261, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath as the 181st largest and the 181st most expensive of the 354 addresses on Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7.
Against the CR7 postcode district average, it is £64k 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 261, 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.
