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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 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.5% 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 4 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 area has 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
168
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.5%
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
66.73(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.13(+118%)
Drugs
17.35(+185%)
Other theft
15.55(+34%)
Public order
15.16(+128%)
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

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Selhurst South & West Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £541,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Selhurst South & West Croydon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£504,000
Flats33£275,000
Semi-Detached4£450,000
Terraced9£435,000

10 years median price trend in Selhurst South & West Croydon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selhurst South & West Croydon.

All postcodes in Selhurst South & West Croydon

CR02GX

Wellesley Road

CR02JS

Johnson Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.