Moving to CR7 Bensham Manor

Commuting from CR7

Slow · 46–55 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

• Waterloo51 min
• King's Cross61 min
• Liverpool Street64 min
• Canary Wharf72 min
• Paddington59 min
• Victoria46 min

Who already lives in CR7?

Very high · Over 35%37% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How CR7 compares nearby

Moving to CR7 — FAQ

What's it like to live in CR7?

CR7 (Bensham Manor, Croydon) scores 53/100 overall — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 156). Safety 80/100, green space 50/100, family life 40/100, commute 25/100. 37% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).

How long is the commute from CR7?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 46 minutes to Victoria (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.

How much is council tax in CR7?

Annual Band D council tax in CR7 is £2,621 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.

What are the schools like in CR7?

Croydon spans urban north and suburban south, and catchment distances widen considerably towards the borough's southern edge.

What's the crime rate in CR7?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in CR7 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 80/100.

Is CR7 a good place to move to with kids?

Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: safety (80/100) and family infrastructure (40/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to School Owl catchment guidance, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.