285, Bensham Lane
285, Bensham Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 285, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath is a period freehold house with 785 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 104 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 285, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath is £348,186 and the estimated rental value is £1,974 per month.
Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 is located in the borough of Croydon within the CR7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
285, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2025.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 285, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £365,595 and a rental value of £2,072 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £323,813 and a rental value of £1,836 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 285, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has declined by £2,251 (0.6%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £68 per month (3.4%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.8%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 285, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath sits on a plot of 104 m2.
We have plot size data on 36 out of 41 other houses in the postcode and 285, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath sits on the 38th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
285, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 27 Jan 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 285, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath was last sold on 14th April 2023 for £300,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since April 2023, the market for similar properties has dropped by 0.7%.
- Sold Apr 2023£300,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 285, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath within a radius of 370 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 195, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ET, a freehold house which sold for £345,000 on the 23rd January 2026.
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
Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 has a total of 354 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 285, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath is the 137th largest and the 129th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £33k less expensive than the average property in CR7.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mEcclesbourne Primary School
- 700mPaxton Academy Sports And Science
- 800mWinterbourne Junior Girls' School
- 1.6kmHarris Invictus Academy Croydon
- 1.7kmSt Mary's Catholic High School
- 1.8kmThe Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 285, Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath is Thornton Heath station, which is 600 metres away.
- 600mThornton Heath
- 1.2kmSelhurst
- 1.8kmWest Croydon
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
