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Shirley East

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About

Shirley East is a residential area in the London Borough of Croydon, located south of Addington and north of Shirley. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Green spaces like Addington Hills and Shirley Hills are nearby, offering walking trails and views over London. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and long-term residents.

Transport links in Shirley East include bus routes connecting to Croydon town centre and surrounding areas. The area has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with several churches and local events. Shirley East is close to the A212 and A2022 roads, providing access to central London and the M25 motorway. The nearby Addington Village Interchange offers tram services to Croydon and Wimbledon.

Area overview

On average Shirley East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shirley East is £51,300 per year. There are 2 schools in Shirley East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

28%

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Shirley East Population

6,671

Population density

5,862 per km²

Demographics

British

2,886

43.26%

African

979

14.68%

Caribbean

524

7.85%

Other White

367

5.5%

Indian

287

4.3%

Total population: 6,671

Housing

Owns outright

716

30.46%

Owns with a mortgage

652

27.73%

Social rents from council

614

26.12%

Private landlord or letting agency

185

7.87%

Other social rented

145

6.17%

Total households: 2,351

Property prices in Shirley East

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Shirley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £975,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£600,000	£536,000	£560,000	£716,250	£923,250
Flats	3	£265,000	£206,500	£232,500	£287,500	£305,500
Semi-Detached	28	£587,500	£478,300	£550,000	£631,250	£676,000
Terraced	5	£515,000	£382,200	£383,000	£593,500	£626,700

10 years price trend in Shirley East

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail