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Shirley West

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About

Shirley West is a residential neighbourhood situated in the southern part of the London Borough of Croydon. It is characterised by its quiet, suburban streets with a mix of housing, primarily consisting of semi-detached and detached homes built in the interwar and post-war periods. The area is bordered by Addington to the east and Monks Hill to the west, providing a settled, community-focused atmosphere for its residents.

The local centre along Upper Shirley Road offers essential shops and services. A notable local landmark is Shirley Windmill, a preserved 19th-century tower mill that stands as a reminder of the area's rural past. Green spaces like Shirley Hills and Addington Hills are easily accessible, providing woodland walks and open areas for recreation. The area is well-connected by bus routes to nearby centres like Croydon and East Croydon station.

Area overview

On average Shirley West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shirley West is £85,476 per year. There are 5 schools in Shirley West: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Shirley West is home to around 7,629 people, with a population density of about 1,336.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Shirley West Population
7,629
Population density
1,336.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.43(-44%)
Shoplifting
14.68(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.37(-50%)
Vehicle crime
9.31(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.21(+26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,333
56.81%
Indian
684
8.97%
Other White
456
5.98%
Caribbean
410
5.38%
African
290
3.8%
Total population: 7,627

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,583
39.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,003
15.41%
No qualifications
986
15.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
883
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
596
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 6,508

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,487
49.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,080
36.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
268
8.98%
Other social rented
54
1.81%
Other forms of private rent
52
1.74%
Total households: 2,983

Property prices in Shirley West

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Shirley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £1,620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shirley West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shirley West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached20£712,500£5,137
Flats15£311,500£4,742
Semi-Detached29£590,000£5,318
Terraced13£520,000£5,051

10 years median price trend in Shirley West

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

All postcodes in Shirley West

CR05EZ

Ardingly Close

CR05HW

Mill View Gardens

CR05HL

Oaks Road

CR08RD

West Way

CR05AH

Bridle Way

CR08BE

Wickham Road

CR05EP

Barmouth Road

CR05ED

Spring Park Road

CR05HB

Farrers Place

CR05BG

Gravel Hill

CR08RQ

West Way

CR08AB

Bennetts Way

CR08RE

Hartland Way

CR08TA

Wickham Road

CR05BB

Gravel Hill

CR05AF

Shirley Church Road

CR08BN

Primrose Lane

CR08BP

Inwood Close

CR08AA

Bennetts Way

CR05BA

Bishops Walk

CR08HZ

Fullers Wood

CR97AT

Shirley Park Road

CR05AJ

Shirley Church Road

CR08AG

Bennetts Way

CR07LB

Addiscombe Road

CR28EQ

Lomond Gardens

CR28JN

Crossways

CR08AQ

Farm Lane

CR05HE

Upper Shirley Road

CR08SR

Valley Walk

CR08BH

Wickham Road

CR05EH

The Vale

CR08BR

Devonshire Way

CR05ET

Nursery Avenue

CR05BL

Abbots Green

CR05EF

Shirley Church Road

CR05EE

Shirley Church Road

CR08BG

Wickham Road

CR08SP

Shirley Avenue

CR08RG

Hartland Way

CR08SQ

Shirley Avenue

CR05HA

Upper Shirley Road

CR08BS

Devonshire Way

CR28JR

Rawlins Close

CR05DY

Postmill Close

CR05HH

Sandrock Place

CR08UE

Peregrine Gardens

CR08DJ

Wickham Road

CR28AT

Kerr Close

CR08QF

Temple Avenue

CR05HQ

Shirley Hills Road

CR08SE

Barnfield Avenue

CR08QE

Temple Avenue

CR07LR

Shirley Road

CR08AF

Bennetts Way

CR05AG

Shirley Church Road

CR28JQ

Crossways

CR08QA

Temple Avenue

CR05AA

Shirley Church Road

CR05EQ

Barmouth Road

CR08TH

Wickham Road

CR08BF

Wickham Road

CR08PD

Shirley Way

CR08PA

Shirley Way

CR05EJ

Spring Park Avenue

CR08SD

Eldon Avenue

CR08UH

Wilks Gardens

CR05HJ

Sandpits Road

CR05HF

Upper Shirley Road

CR05HP

Oaks Lane

CR05AE

Shirley Church Road

CR08SN

Shirley Avenue

CR08DH

Parkfields

CR08DT

Philip Gardens

CR08DE

Cheston Avenue

CR08ET

Fieldpark Gardens

CR08AL

Bennetts Avenue

CR05AU

Boundary Way

CR08BQ

Mead Way

CR05ES

Barmouth Road

CR08AN

Midholm Road

CR28JS

Rawlins Close

CR08SA

Shirley Road

CR08SF

Barnfield Avenue

CR08QT

Sandy Way

CR08BA

Wickham Road

CR05BH

Abbots Green

CR05EX

Pinewood Close

CR08DD

Cheston Avenue

CR05BE

Gravel Hill

CR28JH

Selsdon Park Road

CR05RH

Ballards Way

CR08QB

Temple Avenue

CR05ER

Barmouth Road

CR08DX

Addisons Close

CR08UJ

Wilks Gardens

CR08BT

Devonshire Way

CR08SG

Shirley Avenue

CR08EL

Philip Gardens

CR08DZ

Langland Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.