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Shirley North

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About

Shirley North is a residential ward located in the eastern part of Croydon, London. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Shirley North is bordered by Addington to the north and Shirley to the south, with easy access to green spaces like Addington Hills and Shirley Hills.

The ward has local amenities including shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Croydon town centre and nearby areas. Shirley North is known for its quiet, family-friendly atmosphere, with a focus on community and outdoor activities. The area retains a suburban feel while being within reach of central Croydon.

Area overview

On average Shirley North has moderate deprivation and moderate 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 of residents in Shirley North is £59,474 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 in Shirley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,639 up to £1,423,000.

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
Flats39£330,000
Semi-Detached56£535,000
Terraced39£440,000

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

CR07TB

Starling Close

CR07AW

Ritchie Road

CR07NP

Orchard Avenue

CR07QY

Orchard Rise

CR07TE

Long Lane

CR07XB

Ham View

CR08XT

Flag Close

CR08YG

Monks Orchard

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.