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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. 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 6 schools in Selhurst: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has 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

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Selhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £541,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Selhurst 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£474,500
Terraced43£372,500
Semi-Detached8£462,500
Flats31£250,000

10 years median price trend in Selhurst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selhurst.

All postcodes in Selhurst

CR02JJ

Whitehorse Road

CR02JR

Johnson Road

CR02LY

Wisbeach Road

CR02SX

Elmwood Road

CR02XH

Windmill Road

CR02DX

Bullrush Close

CR02DW

Gloucester Road

CR02EG

Grenaby Avenue

CR02TU

Englefield Close

CR02WJ

Laundry Close

CR02XA

St Saviours Road

CR02XY

Thornhill Road

CR02GN

Hogarth Crescent

CR02AX

Whitehorse Road

CR02BJ

Milton Road

CR02DZ

Swan Close

CR02JX

Berney Road

CR02JZ

Cromwell Road

CR02QP

Mayo Road

CR02QT

Boulogne Road

CR02XF

St Saviours Road

CR02XJ

Hampton Road

CR02XL

Windmill Grove

SE255PG

Edith Road

SE255PQ

Edith Road

CR02LR

Holmesdale Road

CR02QS

Princess Road

CR02EH

Sydenham Road

CR02EN

Clarence Road

CR02GZ

Hogarth Crescent

CR02JA

Whitehorse Road

CR02JB

Whitehorse Road

CR02JH

Whitehorse Road

CR02TW

Prestwood Gardens

CR02DL

Gloucester Road

CR02HT

Northcote Road

CR02JQ

Johnson Road

CR02YB

Bell Foundry Close

CR02YD

Bell Foundry Close

CR02UQ

Windmill Grove

CR02JF

Whitehorse Road

CR02XU

Union Road

SE255PP

Selhurst Road

CR02DG

Gloucester Road

CR02LJ

Whitehorse Road

CR02LL

Beaconsfield Road

CR02PB

Lodge Road

CR02QA

Pawsons Road

CR02QJ

Amersham Road

CR02YH

Selhurst

CR02BZ

St James'S Road

CR02US

St James'S Road

CR02XB

St Saviours Road

CR02XR

Windmill Road

SE255EG

Dagnall Park

CR02JT

Whitehorse Road

CR02DE

Gloucester Road

SE255EQ

Saxon Road

SE255PY

Selhurst Place

SE255QE

Edith Road

SE255PX

Willow Wood Crescent

CR02DQ

Roden Gardens

CR02DY

Spencer Place

CR02HJ

Guildford Road

CR02LE

Whitehorse Road

CR02QW

Beulah Grove

CR02TR

Hughes Walk

CR02YE

Bell Foundry Close

SE255QA

Selhurst Road

CR02BP

Milton Avenue

CR02EA

Sydenham Road

CR02EY

Princess Road

CR02GD

Hogarth Crescent

CR02XN

Windmill Road

SE255EJ

Eileen Road

CR02DJ

Gloucester Road

CR02HP

The Crescent

CR02JU

Devonshire Road

CR02QL

Northbrook Road

CR02QR

Princess Road

CR02XE

St Saviours Road

SE255QB

Selhurst Road

CR02HD

Saracen Close

CR02JW

Devonshire Road

CR02LW

Ely Road

SE255PZ

Willow Wood Crescent

CR02FZ

Saddle Mews

SE255PD

Dagnall Park

CR02BG

Milton Road

CR02DH

Gloucester Road

CR02DT

Roman Industrial Estate

CR02EQ

Owen Close

CR02LH

Whitehorse Road

CR02LS

Holmesdale Road

CR02LZ

Wisbeach Road

CR02UP

Smock Walk

CR02WH

Laundry Close

SE255PF

Selhurst

CR02ES

Westbury Road

CR02HX

Northcote Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.