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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

CR08PN

Shirley Way

CR08QL

Palace View

CR08QU

Palace View

CR08BJ

Wickham Road

CR05HF

Upper Shirley Road

CR08BL

Wickham Road

CR08HN

Bridle Road

CR08JG

Bramble Close

CR08BT

Devonshire Way

CR08LF

Jasmine Gardens

CR05AB

Shirley Church Road

CR05EB

Upper Shirley Road

CR08AT

Pleasant Grove

CR08JB

Shrublands Avenue

CR08JS

Fir Tree Gardens

CR08JQ

Fir Tree Gardens

CR08HJ

Bridle Road

CR08QY

Palace View

Data Sources

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