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Shirley North

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About

Shirley North is a residential ward situated in the southern part of the London Borough of Croydon. The area is characterised by suburban housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes from the interwar and post-war periods. Its layout includes numerous quiet, tree-lined streets and cul-de-sacs. The local landscape is gently undulating, with the land rising towards the south near Addington Hills. Shirley Oaks Park provides a significant green space with sports facilities and wooded areas for recreation.

The ward is bordered by Monks Hill to the north and Shirley to the south. A notable local feature is the historic Shirley Oaks Hospital site, which has been redeveloped into housing but retains some of its original architectural character. Daily needs are served by local parades of shops along Upper Shirley Road and Monks Hill. Public transport connections include bus routes linking the area to Croydon town centre and surrounding districts, supporting its primarily commuter population.

Area overview

On average Shirley North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shirley North is £81,414 per year. There are 4 schools in Shirley North: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Shirley North is home to around 15,402 people, with a population density of about 4,954.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Shirley North Population
15,402
Population density
4,954 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.74(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.63(-30%)
Shoplifting
15.13(+50%)
Vehicle crime
10.45(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,697
49.97%
Caribbean
1,230
7.99%
African
1,123
7.29%
Indian
955
6.2%
Other White
920
5.97%
Total population: 15,403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,320
34.47%
No qualifications
2,195
17.51%
Level 3 (A level)
2,024
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,720
13.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,325
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 12,533

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,184
36.17%
Owns with a mortgage
2,123
35.16%
Social rents from council
672
11.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
549
9.09%
Other social rented
393
6.51%
Total households: 6,038

Property prices in Shirley North

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £451,000 in Shirley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,639 up to £795,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shirley North 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 Shirley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£527,500
Flats37£330,000
Semi-Detached53£540,000
Terraced38£439,500

10 years median price trend in Shirley North

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

All postcodes in Shirley North

CR08SA

Shirley Road

CR07BL

Parkmead Close

CR07SQ

The Rosery

CR07NP

Orchard Way

CR07QD

The Glade

CR07YH

Rusthall Close

CR08BA

Wickham Road

CR05EQ

Barmouth Road

CR07AY

Longhurst Road

CR07HW

Merewood Gardens

CR07NU

Kelvington Close

CR07PN

Woodmere Close

CR07QQ

The Glade

CR07XJ

Kempton Walk

CR08TG

Wickham Road

CR08XN

Crocus Close

CR08XY

Laburnum Gardens

CR07BR

Coleridge Road

CR07NB

Orchard Avenue

CR07YE

Knole Close

CR08TH

Wickham Road

CR08YX

Shirley Oaks Road

CR07DY

Wyvell Close

CR07PJ

Woodmere Avenue

CR07TD

Longheath Gardens

CR07XH

Kempton Walk

CR08YB

Marigold Way

CR08YE

Mistletoe Close

CR07DZ

Woodmere Avenue

CR07TN

Longheath Gardens

CR08TP

Firsby Avenue

CR08UE

Peregrine Gardens

CR07NT

Lyconby Gardens

CR07RB

Bywood Avenue

CR07XG

Kempton Walk

CR07YJ

Shoreham Close

CR08UJ

Wilks Gardens

CR08XA

Alison Close

CR07RH

Gladeside

CR07TP

Longheath Gardens

CR07UN

The Glade

CR07YD

Malling Close

CR08BF

Wickham Road

CR08SG

Shirley Avenue

CR08XR

Eyebright Close

CR07AH

Kaine Place

CR07AR

Long Lane

CR07AZ

Longhurst Road

CR07PG

Woodmere Avenue

CR07QH

Darley Close

CR07QX

Oakview Grove

CR07SD

Stokes Road

CR07YB

Stockbury Road

CR08YT

Poppy Lane

CR05EW

Nursery Close

CR07TW

Longheath Gardens

CR07XP

Camrose Close

CR08XW

Iris Close

CR07DX

Furlong Close

CR07QJ

The Glade

CR07QU

Greenview Avenue

CR07ST

Oak Way

CR08BG

Wickham Road

CR08DQ

Wickham Road

CR08TR

Ridgemount Avenue

CR07QB

The Glade

CR07RF

Gladeside

CR07SF

Chaffinch Avenue

CR07TX

Horton Way

CR07UR

High Trees

CR08SP

Shirley Avenue

CR08YH

Teasel Close

CR07AP

Long Lane

CR07LU

Castleton Close

CR07SH

Fairway Close

CR07UA

Glade Gardens

CR07XF

Kempton Walk

CR08SS

Shirley Road

CR08TQ

Ridgemount Avenue

CR08XX

Kingcup Close

CR08YA

Mallow Close

CR07SX

Ash Tree Way

CR07YG

Medway Close

CR98AB

Poppy Lane

CR07AS

Longhurst Road

CR07PZ

Tower View

CR07RS

Meadow Avenue

CR07RW

Gladeside

CR07SW

Ash Tree Way

CR07RR

Brookside Way

CR07AU

Ritchie Road

CR07PT

Edgewood Green

CR07YF

Chart Close

CR05ET

Nursery Avenue

CR07NE

Orchard Avenue

CR07RQ

Lorne Avenue

CR07SR

Ash Tree Close

CR08TJ

Wickham Road

CR07NY

Barons Walk

CR07TZ

Longheath Gardens

Data Sources

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