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About

Selhurst ward lies in the northern part of the Croydon borough, primarily a residential district with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside interwar and post-war estates. The area is defined by several major transport routes, including the Brighton Main Line railway and the A232 road, which contribute to its connectivity. Industrial and commercial units are concentrated along these thoroughfares, particularly near the Purley Way trading estate to the south.

The ward is home to Selhurst Park Stadium, a significant local landmark and the long-time home of Crystal Palace Football Club. Green spaces include South Norwood Country Park to the east, a large former sewage farm offering meadows and wetlands. The local centre around Selhurst railway station provides essential shops and services, with residential streets characterised by their proximity to both rail infrastructure and quieter, community-focused neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Selhurst has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 29.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Selhurst is £63,925 per year. There are 2 schools in Selhurst: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Selhurst is home to around 13,187 people, with a population density of about 10,084.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.4%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Selhurst Population
13,187
Population density
10,084.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.69(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.14(+23%)
Vehicle crime
13.57(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.53(+102%)
Public order
11.53(+71%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,685
20.36%
African
2,029
15.39%
Caribbean
1,967
14.92%
Other White
1,254
9.51%
Indian
1,031
7.82%
Total population: 13,186

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,570
35.41%
No qualifications
1,989
19.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,485
14.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,240
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,047
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 10,083

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,716
32.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,115
21.24%
Social rents from council
872
16.61%
Other social rented
676
12.88%
Owns outright
665
12.67%
Total households: 5,249

Property prices in Selhurst

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£417
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £405K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £417 per square foot) in Selhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £580,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£445,000£544
Semi-Detached11£430,000£465
Terraced32£387,500£392
Flats36£250,000£422

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Selhurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selhurst.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241,250£340,000£350,000
2017£257,000£400,000£338,000
2018£226,500£395,000£340,000
2019£274,000£350,000£335,000
2020£342,000£335,000£386,000
2021£308,000£400,000£350,000
2022£265,000£452,500£385,000
2023£260,000£440,000£370,000
2024£263,000£477,500£365,000
2025£262,000£462,500£365,500
2026£242,500£405,000£392,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selhurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selhurst.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£402£388£415
2017£422£343£404
2018£411£376£406
2019£444£345£422
2020£513£348£413
2021£463£413£429
2022£449£432£443
2023£426£431£449
2024£390£389£439
2025£421£393£412
2026£455£481£392
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selhurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Selhurst 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Selhurst ward.

Local councillors

Catherine Maud Wilson

Selhurst - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Mohammed Amirul Islam

Selhurst - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Selhurst

Is Selhurst safe?

Selhurst records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Selhurst?

The median sale price in Selhurst is £335,000 (about £417 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Selhurst?

Selhurst has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Selhurst?

Selhurst scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Selhurst sits around rank 5,793 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?

The average household income in Selhurst is around £63,925 per year, and 29% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Selhurst?

Selhurst is represented by 2 elected councillors: Catherine Maud Wilson (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Mohammed Amirul Islam (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Selhurst

CR02DY

Spencer Place

CR02HD

Saracen Close

CR02LL

Beaconsfield Road

CR02QZ

Princess Road

CR02HY

Northcote Road

CR02JS

Johnson Road

CR02LJ

Whitehorse Road

CR02XX

Willis Road

CR02HX

Northcote Road

CR02HF

Limes Road

CR02EG

Grenaby Avenue

CR02PT

Queens Road

CR02XT

Windmill Road

CR02US

St James'S Road

CR02HJ

Guildford Road

CR02GR

Bedwell Close

CR02LH

Whitehorse Road

CR02DP

Tait Road Industrial Estate

CR02XW

Union Road

CR02JQ

Johnson Road

CR02XF

St Saviours Road

CR02DZ

Swan Close

CR02LF

Whitehorse Road

SE255DZ

Selhurst

CR02WH

Laundry Close

CR02HH

Burdett Road

CR02TS

Singleton Close

CR02QJ

Amersham Road

CR02BQ

Gladstone Road

CR02TR

Hughes Walk

CR02DS

Neville Road

CR02LR

Holmesdale Road

CR02BT

Torrington Square

CR02DL

Gloucester Road

CR02HN

The Crescent

CR02EN

Clarence Road

CR02HR

Whitehorse Road

CR02FP

Princess Road

CR02HE

Limes Road

CR02PJ

Hartley Road

CR02HZ

Northcote Road

CR02LQ

Holmesdale Road

CR02GZ

Hogarth Crescent

CR02HA

Limes Place

CR02JR

Johnson Road

CR02QU

Beulah Grove

SE255QE

Edith Road

CR02QL

Northbrook Road

CR02DX

Bullrush Close

CR02JU

Devonshire Road

CR02DN

Gloucester Road

SE255PN

Dagnall Park

CR02HL

Guildford Road

CR02EB

Sydenham Road

CR02JF

Whitehorse Road

CR02FZ

Saddle Mews

CR02TW

Prestwood Gardens

CR02YE

Bell Foundry Close

CR02UQ

Windmill Grove

SE255PG

Edith Road

CR02EQ

Owen Close

CR02BB

Bridge Place

CR02YB

Bell Foundry Close

CR02ES

Westbury Road

SE255PT

Selhurst New Road

CR02LB

Whitehorse Road

CR02JJ

Whitehorse Road

CR02LP

Broadway Avenue

SE255PE

Selhurst

CR92DD

Gloucester Road

CR02QX

Ashby Walk

CR02JP

Strathmore Road

CR02XE

St Saviours Road

CR02QP

Mayo Road

CR02DA

Gloucester Road

CR02BL

Milton Road

CR02DB

Gloucester Road

CR02BZ

St James'S Road

CR02PQ

Queens Road

CR02YD

Bell Foundry Close

CR02QA

Pawsons Road

CR02LW

Ely Road

CR02GD

Hogarth Crescent

CR02LA

Whitehorse Road

CR02BA

Bridge Place

CR02EL

Sydenham Road

CR02GA

Hogarth Crescent

CR02JB

Whitehorse Road

CR02HW

Northcote Road

SE255QB

Selhurst Road

CR02WL

Laundry Close

CR02SJ

Elmwood Road

CR02JH

Whitehorse Road

CR02BG

Milton Road

SE255PL

Dagnall Park

CR02JN

Cromwell Road

CR02BJ

Milton Road

CR02LS

Holmesdale Road

CR02XU

Union Road

CR02PA

Lodge Road