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Shirley South

England / London / Croydon / Shirley South

About

Shirley South is a residential ward located in the southern part of Croydon, London. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including semi-detached homes, terraced properties, and some modern developments. Green spaces like Addington Hills and Shirley Recreation Ground provide outdoor leisure opportunities for residents. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs.

The ward has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to central Croydon and surrounding areas. Shirley South is known for its quiet, suburban atmosphere, with a focus on family-friendly living. The area also has a mix of older and newer housing estates, reflecting its gradual development over time.

Area overview

On average Shirley South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 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 of residents in Shirley South is £56,372 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £582,500 in Shirley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,010,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£726,000
Flats6£232,500
Semi-Detached52£580,500
Terraced9£593,500

10 years price trend in Shirley South

All postcodes in Shirley South

CR08QL

Palace View

CR08QU

Palace View

CR05HF

Upper Shirley Road

CR08BL

Wickham Road

CR08HN

Bridle Road

CR08JG

Bramble Close

CR05AB

Shirley Church Road

CR05EB

Upper Shirley Road

CR08AT

Pleasant Grove

CR08BT

Devonshire Way

CR08JB

Bridle Road

CR08JS

Fir Tree Gardens

CR08LF

Jasmine Gardens

CR95AL

Shirley Church Road

CR08EL

Philip Gardens

CR08HJ

Bridle Road

CR08JQ

Bramble Close

CR08QY

Palace View
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.