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Shirley East

About

Shirley East sits in the London Borough of Croydon as a mainly residential quarter with a local high street of shops and services. The area is served by Shirley High School and a small public library on Wickham Road, which act as regular community hubs. Street patterns change from interwar semi‑detached terraces to later council and private estates; some roads carry names that recall the former Shirley Oaks site, a local landmark in the area's history.

Green space appears in small parks and sports pitches close to homes, providing room for weekend football and children's play. Frequent bus routes connect Shirley East to Croydon town centre and to wider rail and tram links without needing to cross into other districts for everyday needs. Community groups, places of worship and long‑standing shops give the area a residential rhythm, and local street layouts still show the footprint of suburban expansion from the early 20th century.

Area overview

On average Shirley East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 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 per household in Shirley East is £78,805 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. Shirley East is home to around 6,671 people, with a population density of about 5,862.0 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Shirley East Population

6,671

Population density

5,862 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

24.28(-20%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.49(-61%)

Vehicle crime

6.6(-32%)

Other theft

4.95(-57%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.65(-19%)

London average

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

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,728

33.7%

No qualifications

871

16.99%

Level 3 (A level)

820

15.99%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

817

15.93%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

544

10.61%

Total 16+ residents: 5,128

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 39 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 in Shirley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Shirley East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£625,000	£504,000	£560,000	£667,500	£896,250
Flats	3	£310,000	£211,000	£255,000	£315,000	£319,000
Semi-Detached	23	£595,000	£530,500	£558,750	£630,000	£832,500
Terraced	5	£460,000	£382,200	£383,000	£515,000	£577,800

10 years median price trend in Shirley East

Data Sources

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

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

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Property prices in Shirley East

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