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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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 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
Detached17£525,000
Flats36£330,000
Semi-Detached52£542,500
Terraced37£439,000

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

CR08SD

Eldon Avenue

CR08YJ

Tulip Close

CR07PL

Woodmere Gardens

CR08SJ

Shirley Avenue

CR05EU

Nursery Close

CR07BQ

Coleridge Road

CR07BS

Coleridge Road

CR07PX

Woodmere Avenue

CR07RA

Bywood Avenue

CR07XE

Kempton Walk

SE254SU

Spring Lane

CR07BU

Delamare Crescent

CR08SR

Valley Walk

CR07PR

Elstan Way

CR07QP

The Glade

CR07UG

The Glade

CR07UP

The Glade

CR08XJ

Cornflower Lane

CR05EL

Spring Park Road

CR07AN

Long Lane

CR07NA

Orchard Avenue

CR07NH

Orchard Grove

CR07TA

Long Lane

CR08BE

Wickham Road

CR07SN

Fairford Avenue

CR08XL

Cottongrass Close

CR07NF

Orchard Avenue

CR07NJ

Orchard Way

CR07TR

Longheath Gardens

CR07UB

Woodland Way

CR07RE

Gladeside

CR07RU

Gladeside

CR07TQ

Longheath Gardens

CR08TY

Wickham Avenue

CR07DW

Hanbury Mews

CR07RD

Morris Close

CR07RP

Lavender Way

CR07SY

Ash Tree Way

CR08DF

Cheston Avenue

CR07TY

Longheath Gardens

CR08XS

Fennel Close

CR07NR

Orchard Way

CR07YL

Winchet Walk

CR08TS

Verdayne Avenue

CR07BF

Stroud Green Way

CR07NN

Orchard Way

CR07NW

Sloane Walk

CR07PF

Woodmere Avenue

CR08TA

Wickham Road

CR07SA

Aldersmead Avenue

CR07XD

Ham View

CR07XQ

Watlings Close

CR08DB

Cheston Avenue

CR08DE

Cheston Avenue

CR08YF

Oxlip Close

CR07QR

The Glade

CR07RN

Gwynne Avenue

CR07SL

Stoneleigh Park Avenue

CR07TJ

Mardell Road

CR07NL

Orchard Avenue

CR07PW

Tower View

CR08TZ

Wickham Avenue

CR07QL

Burrell Close

CR07SG

Ash Tree Way

CR08TU

Verdayne Avenue

CR08XD

Basil Gardens

CR08YU

Hazel Close

CR07DS

Russet Drive

CR07ES

Shirley Road

CR07PU

Tower View

CR08ET

Fieldpark Gardens

CR08XG

Burdock Close

CR07LZ

Carrington Close

CR07PB

Woodmere Avenue

CR07RX

Fairhaven Avenue

CR07RZ

Lorne Gardens

CR08SE

Barnfield Avenue

CR08TB

Wickham Road

CR08XP

Daisy Close

CR08XZ

Lupin Close

CR07SB

Homer Road

CR07UX

Regency Walk

CR08DR

Wickham Road

CR08SB

Shirley Road

CR08UB

Orchard Avenue

CR07PE

Woodmere Avenue

CR07QN

The Glade

CR08XF

Betony Close

CR08YD

Marigold Way

CR07QA

The Glade

CR07QS

Freshfields

CR07YA

Stockbury Road

CR07ER

Shirley Road

CR07EZ

Glenthorne Avenue

CR07XA

Ham View

CR08BD

Wickham Road

CR08YR

Primrose Lane

CR07PP

Round Grove

CR07QE

The Glade

CR07UT

Regency Walk

Data Sources

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