Family-life report

Is CR7 Bensham Manor good for families?

CR7 scores 40/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 138). Around 37% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

3

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

5

Family density

Who lives in CR7?

Very high · Over 35%37% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

46 min

Fastest door-to-door to Victoria (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,621

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

80/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

How CR7 compares nearby

Families in CR7 — FAQ

Is CR7 good for families with kids?
CR7 scores 40/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 138). Within 1km you'll find 3 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 supermarkets. 37% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).
What are the school catchments near CR7?
Croydon spans urban north and suburban south, and catchment distances widen considerably towards the borough's southern edge.
How long is the commute from CR7 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from CR7 is 46 minutes to Victoria, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in CR7?
Band D council tax in CR7 is £2,621 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.
Are there enough parks and GPs in CR7?
3 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 5 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does CR7 compare to other London areas for families?
CR7 ranks 138 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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