Bensham Manor is an inner‑suburban ward in the south of London, within the borough of Croydon. It covers a largely residential patch close to Thornton Heath and Selhurst, with a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war housing and a population noted for its cultural diversity. The ward takes its name from the old manor that once stood in the area, and that sense of local history sits alongside everyday urban life.
Economically and socially the area is mixed, with independent shops, takeaway and community services reflecting the varied local population, and active neighbourhood groups involved in regeneration and youth provision. It is well connected to central London by rail and road and lies not far from the familiar landmark of Selhurst Park, which contributes to the local character on match days and beyond.
Postcode districts covering Bensham Manor
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Islington 10.4 miles16.7 km
- City of Westminster 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Bexley 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Sutton 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Crawley 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Croydon 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Slough 23 miles37.1 km
- Harrow 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Watford 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Woking 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Grays 19.9 miles32.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Thornton Heath Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- West Thornton Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Selhurst Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Norbury & Pollards Hill Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Broad Green Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- South Norwood Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Norbury Park Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Pollards Hill Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Woodside Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Addiscombe West Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Fairfield Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
Example postcodes in Bensham Manor
CR0 2PZ, CR7 7JQ, CR7 7PG, CR7 7QB, CR0 2NN, CR7 7PD, CR7 7RZ, CR7 7LZ, CR7 7QP … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 10.2 miles16.4 km
- London Heathrow Airport 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Thornton Heath Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Selhurst Railway Station 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 7.3 miles11.8 km
Schools in Bensham Manor
- Bensham Manor School Special
- Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Primary
- Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Primary
- Winterbourne Boys' Academy Primary
- Ecclesbourne Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Selhurst Park Stadium 0.9 miles1.4 km
- West Norwood Library Centre Library 2.5 miles4 km
- Beckenham Library Library 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Ritzy Theatre 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 5.3 miles8.5 km
- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Stadium 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Oval Stadium 6 miles9.6 km
- Brit Oval Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Wimbledon Windmill Museum Museum 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Caesar's Camp Historic site 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Fishpond Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Tate Britain Museum 6.5 miles10.5 km