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Shirley South

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About

Shirley South is a residential ward located in the southern part of the London Borough of Croydon. It is bordered by Addington to the east and Monks Orchard to the west. The area is characterised by suburban housing, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes from the interwar and post-war periods. Its main thoroughfare is Shirley Church Road, which hosts a range of local shops and services catering to daily needs. The ward includes significant green spaces like Monks Orchard Recreation Ground.

The area is anchored by Shirley Windmill, a distinctive 1854 post mill that is a rare surviving example in Greater London. This landmark sits within a conservation area and is open to the public on select days. Shirley South is primarily a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with several schools and community facilities. Public transport connections are provided by bus routes linking to East Croydon station and surrounding districts. The overall atmosphere is one of a settled, established suburb.

Area overview

On average Shirley South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shirley South is £81,773 per year. There are 6 schools in Shirley South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Shirley South is home to around 10,622 people, with a population density of about 2,334.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Shirley South Population
10,622
Population density
2,334.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.89(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.44(-42%)
Shoplifting
11.49(+14%)
Vehicle crime
11.2(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.76(+53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,245
49.36%
African
1,115
10.49%
Caribbean
723
6.8%
Indian
618
5.82%
Other White
590
5.55%
Total population: 10,625

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,094
36.21%
No qualifications
1,380
16.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,370
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,287
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
838
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 8,545

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,487
38.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,229
32.06%
Social rents from council
622
16.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
284
7.41%
Other social rented
157
4.09%
Total households: 3,834

Property prices in Shirley South

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £581,250 in Shirley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shirley South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£652,500
Flats5£200,000
Semi-Detached44£577,500
Terraced11£515,000

10 years median price trend in Shirley South

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

All postcodes in Shirley South

CR95AL

Shirley Church Road

CR08EL

Philip Gardens

CR05HS

Pine Coombe

CR08EX

Jackson's Way

CR08RQ

West Way

CR08EY

Hewitt Close

CR08QE

Temple Avenue

BR33BZ

Monks Orchard Road

CR05EF

Shirley Church Road

CR07LB

Addiscombe Road

CR08QJ

Greenway Gardens

CR05AF

Shirley Church Road

CR05DZ

Upper Shirley Road

CR05HL

Oaks Road

CR08BZ

Devonshire Way

CR08LG

Erica Gardens

CR08NR

Lilac Gardens

CR05HB

Farrers Place

CR05HQ

Shirley Hills Road

CR08HG

Bridle Road

CR08DT

Philip Gardens

CR08LR

Larch Tree Way

CR05AG

Shirley Church Road

CR05HT

Birch Hill

CR08DY

Langland Gardens

CR05AT

Springhurst Close

CR08AY

Lime Tree Grove

CR08DG

Wickham Road

CR08DZ

Langland Gardens

CR97AT

Shirley Park Road

CR05HY

Birkdale Gardens

CR08AF

Bennetts Way

CR08DS

Lake Road

CR08DX

Addisons Close

CR08HB

Bridle Road

CR08BX

Devonshire Way

CR08HQ

Bridle Road

CR05HG

Sandpits Road

CR08AE

Bennetts Way

CR08EB

Wickham Road

CR08EH

Wickham Road

CR08JE

Shrublands Avenue

CR08NY

Myrtle Road

CR08PA

Shirley Way

CR08QN

Palace View

CR05HX

Tanglewood Close

CR08AR

The Lees

CR08AW

Lime Tree Grove

CR08BS

Devonshire Way

CR08JT

Fir Tree Gardens

CR08NZ

Myrtle Road

CR05AE

Shirley Church Road

CR08LN

Gorse Road

CR08NE

Broom Road

CR05HH

Sandrock Place

CR08HW

Ash Road

CR08EZ

Oak Gardens

CR08JP

Laurel Crescent

CR08LJ

Erica Gardens

CR08LP

Border Gardens

CR08QB

Temple Avenue

CR08RA

West Way Gardens

CR05DY

Postmill Close

CR08AD

Bennetts Way

CR08EA

Wickham Road

CR08QQ

Ferris Avenue

CR05FB

Shirley Hills Road

CR05HA

Upper Shirley Road

CR08AJ

Bennetts Way

CR08PZ

Heathway

CR95AS

Upper Shirley Road

CR08NL

Bracken Avenue

CR08RH

South Way

CR08DN

Wickham Road

CR08PE

Shirley Way

CR08QA

Temple Avenue

CR08QP

Stuart Crescent

CR08EQ

Oak Avenue

CR08EU

Bushey Road

CR08QW

Palace View

CR08JL

Bramble Close

CR08RE

Hartland Way

CR05EN

The Glen

CR08ND

Links View Road

CR08NU

Myrtle Road

CR08BR

Devonshire Way

CR08ES

Oak Gardens

CR08PS

Douglas Drive

CR05AA

Shirley Church Road

CR08AQ

Farm Lane

CR08BY

Devonshire Way

CR08DU

Langland Gardens

CR08DW

Langland Gardens

CR08JF

Shrublands Avenue

CR08JN

Laurel Crescent

CR08DL

Wickham Road

CR05HP

Oaks Lane

CR08PX

Girton Gardens

CR08AA

Bennetts Way

CR08PY

Heathway

Data Sources

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