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Selhurst South & West Croydon

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About

Selhurst South is a residential neighbourhood centred around Selhurst Road, with a mix of Victorian terraces and later housing. The area is defined by its proximity to Selhurst Park stadium, home to Crystal Palace Football Club, which becomes a focal point on match days. Local shopping parades cater to daily needs along this main thoroughfare.

To the north, West Croydon is a major transport interchange and a densely populated commercial hub. Its streets are lined with a variety of independent shops, international food stores, and market stalls, reflecting the community. The Overground station here provides a direct link to central London, underpinning the area's busy, utilitarian character.

Area overview

On average Selhurst South & West Croydon has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 27.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £61,999 per year. There are 3 schools in Selhurst South & West Croydon: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Selhurst South & West Croydon is home to around 12,798 people, with a population density of about 12,415.6 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
177
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Selhurst South & West Croydon Population
12,798
Population density
12,415.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.57(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
60.24(+124%)
Shoplifting
24.22(+142%)
Drugs
22.27(+259%)
Other theft
15.39(+35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,289
17.89%
African
2,159
16.87%
Other White
1,619
12.65%
Caribbean
1,474
11.52%
Indian
1,169
9.13%
Total population: 12,798

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,968
40.13%
No qualifications
1,839
18.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,297
13.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,135
11.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
896
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 9,889

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,495
46.31%
Social rents from council
773
14.35%
Owns with a mortgage
770
14.29%
Other social rented
678
12.58%
Owns outright
463
8.59%
Total households: 5,388

Property prices in Selhurst South & West Croydon

Median price£263,500
Price per sq ft£404
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £350K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £263,500 (about £404 per square foot) in Selhurst South & West Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,500 up to £452,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Selhurst South & West Croydon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced9£435,000£355
Semi-Detached1£410,000£346
Flats40£251,100£417

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Selhurst South & West Croydon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selhurst South & West Croydon.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£326,500£345,000
2017£270,000£416,200£308,750
2018£279,000£415,000£375,000
2019£279,000£406,250£370,000
2020£280,000£410,000£422,500
2021£280,000£347,500£355,000
2022£265,000£445,000£400,000
2023£275,000£475,000£340,000
2024£295,000£458,000£397,500
2025£275,000£490,000£426,000
2026£242,500£410,000£446,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selhurst South & West Croydon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selhurst South & West Croydon.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£433£441£385
2017£473£301£367
2018£459£398£398
2019£477£327£329
2020£430£342£361
2021£426£482£357
2022£431£435£414
2023£440£458£412
2024£452£376£431
2025£418£393£384
2026£419£346£346
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selhurst South & West Croydon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Selhurst South & West Croydon in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Selhurst South & West Croydon

Is Selhurst South & West Croydon safe?

Selhurst South & West Croydon records about 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Selhurst South & West Croydon?

The median sale price in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £263,500 (about £404 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Selhurst South & West Croydon?

Selhurst South & West Croydon has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Selhurst South & West Croydon?

Selhurst South & West Croydon scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Selhurst South & West Croydon sits around rank 6,844 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Selhurst South & West Croydon?

The average household income in Selhurst South & West Croydon is around £61,999 per year, and 27% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Selhurst South & West Croydon

CR02EL

Sydenham Road

CR02EW

Sydenham Road

CR02NW

Wellesley Road

CR01TP

North End

CR02TX

Cobblestone Place

CR03SD

Renown Close

CR02AS

Tavistock Road

CR02FB

Newgate

CR02FS

Saffron Central Square

CR02GD

Hogarth Crescent

CR02JS

Johnson Road

CR03RX

Rodney Close

CR02JG

Whitehorse Road

CR03SX

Gardeners Road

CR02YY

Broad Green

CR01UR

Dingwall Avenue

CR02JR

Johnson Road

CR02JY

Cromwell Road

CR02GX

Wellesley Road

CR02WU

Lansdowne Road

CR02TB

London Road

CR02FJ

Sydenham Road

CR02FG

Broad Green

CR02JN

Cromwell Road

CR02YH

Selhurst

CR02JF

Whitehorse Road

CR01UU

Fairfield

CR02FE

Newgate

CR01LP

Whitgift Centre

CR02TQ

Hathaway Road

CR92EE

Tavistock Road

CR93DU

Montague Road

CR02HA

Limes Place

CR02FH

Sydenham Road

CR01NB

Fairfield

CR03AY

Parson's Mead

CR02XQ

Windmill Road

CR02YJ

Dingwall Road

CR01UY

Whitgift Centre

CR02RF

London Road

CR01UE

North End

CR02US

St James'S Road

CR91SH

North End

CR01LZ

Poplar Walk

CR02JX

Berney Road

CR02FY

Saffron Central Square

CR02HF

Limes Road

CR03SA

Albion Street

CR03SE

Derby Road

CR02YX

Fairfield

CR01UJ

North End

CR02UH

Farquharson Road

CR02ZD

Fairfield

CR03RU

Mitcham Road

CR02AF

Wellesley Road

CR02BS

Bedford Place

CR02JD

Limes Road

CR01UW

Lansdowne Road

CR01UX

Fairfield

CR03SP

Parsons Mead

CR02YU

Station Road

CR02BG

Milton Road

CR02TL

Nova Road

CR02FD

Newgate

CR02AG

Wellesley Road

CR02BN

Lansdowne Road

CR02TD

London Road

CR02EN

Clarence Road

CR02RB

Station Road

CR02AT

Tavistock Road

CR02AE

Wellesley Road

CR02YQ

Newgate

CR02EJ

Grenaby Road

CR02TN

Nova Road

CR02AW

Chartwell Close

CR02JL

Strathmore Road

CR01US

Whitgift Centre

CR02AJ

Wellesley Road

CR02YP

Lansdowne Road

CR02FZ

Saddle Mews

CR02XT

Windmill Road

CR02BW

St James'S Road

CR02EZ

Sydenham Road

CR03RS

Vanguard Close

CR02UJ

St James'S Road

CR02AL

Tavistock Road

CR01XB

Fairfield

CR02GU

Wellesley Road

CR02EF

Sydenham Road

CR02BT

Torrington Square

CR02JA

Whitehorse Road

CR02XH

Windmill Road

CR03SW

Nelson Close

CR02UG

St James'S Road

CR02XN

Windmill Road

CR01UQ

Wellesley Road

CR02FX

Saffron Central Square

CR02UT

St James'S Park

CR02ET

Sydenham Road

CR03RE

Vanguard Close