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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 55 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
55
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

Shoplifting
15.6(+54%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.81(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.32(-54%)
Vehicle crime
9.83(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.13(+42%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £557,500 in Shirley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,450,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shirley West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£680,000
Flats15£326,000
Semi-Detached34£565,000
Terraced14£519,000

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

CR08SA

Shirley Road

CR95AL

Shirley Church Road

CR08EL

Philip Gardens

CR05AH

Bridle Way

CR05HS

Pine Coombe

CR08BA

Wickham Road

CR28JP

Crossways

CR05EQ

Barmouth Road

CR08RQ

West Way

CR28AT

Kerr Close

CR05BJ

Gravel Hill

CR08QE

Temple Avenue

CR08TH

Wickham Road

CR05EF

Shirley Church Road

CR07LB

Addiscombe Road

CR28JN

Crossways

CR08UE

Peregrine Gardens

CR28JL

Crossways

CR05AF

Shirley Church Road

CR05DZ

Upper Shirley Road

CR05HL

Oaks Road

CR05RH

Ballards Way

CR08UJ

Wilks Gardens

CR05HB

Farrers Place

CR05HQ

Shirley Hills Road

CR08BF

Wickham Road

CR08SG

Shirley Avenue

CR07QX

Oakview Grove

CR08DT

Philip Gardens

CR05AG

Shirley Church Road

CR05EW

Nursery Close

CR05HT

Birch Hill

CR05AT

Springhurst Close

CR05BE

Gravel Hill

CR08BG

Wickham Road

CR08DG

Wickham Road

CR08DQ

Wickham Road

CR08DZ

Langland Gardens

CR97AT

Shirley Park Road

CR05HY

Birkdale Gardens

CR08AF

Bennetts Way

CR08DX

Addisons Close

CR08SP

Shirley Avenue

CR05BG

Gravel Hill

CR08SS

Shirley Road

CR05HG

Sandpits Road

CR08AE

Bennetts Way

CR08PA

Shirley Way

CR05HX

Tanglewood Close

CR08AR

The Lees

CR08BS

Devonshire Way

CR05AE

Shirley Church Road

CR05HH

Sandrock Place

CR28EQ

Lomond Gardens

CR05ET

Nursery Avenue

CR08QB

Temple Avenue

CR08RA

West Way Gardens

CR08TJ

Wickham Road

CR05DY

Postmill Close

CR08AD

Bennetts Way

CR05FB

Shirley Hills Road

CR05HA

Upper Shirley Road

CR08AJ

Bennetts Way

CR95AS

Upper Shirley Road

CR05AW

The Wicket

CR05ED

Spring Park Road

CR05ER

Barmouth Road

CR08BB

Wickham Road

CR08RH

South Way

CR08SH

Shirley Avenue

CR08QA

Temple Avenue

CR08SQ

Shirley Avenue

CR05BH

Abbots Green

CR05AU

Boundary Way

CR08RE

Hartland Way

CR05BB

Gravel Hill

CR05EN

The Glen

CR07LR

Shirley Road

CR05EP

Barmouth Road

CR08BR

Devonshire Way

CR08SN

Shirley Avenue

CR28JR

Rawlins Close

CR05AA

Shirley Church Road

CR08AQ

Farm Lane

CR08DP

Wickham Road

CR08DU

Langland Gardens

CR08DW

Langland Gardens

CR08SF

Barnfield Avenue

CR08SL

Shirley Avenue

CR05HP

Oaks Lane

CR08AA

Bennetts Way

CR05EX

Pinewood Close

CR05EZ

Ardingly Close

CR08BU

Devonshire Way

CR05BF

Gravel Hill

CR08UA

Orchard Avenue

CR05BA

Bishops Walk

CR05EJ

Spring Park Avenue

CR08RF

Hartland Way

CR05AL

Roxton Gardens

Data Sources

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