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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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 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
Detached14£690,000
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

CR08DD

Cheston Avenue

CR08DJ

Wickham Road

CR08PD

Shirley Way

CR05ES

Barmouth Road

CR08BP

Inwood Close

CR08DA

Cheston Avenue

CR05HJ

Sandpits Road

CR08PG

Shirley Way

CR08UH

Wilks Gardens

CR08BQ

Mead Way

CR08DH

Parkfields

CR08PL

Shirley Way

CR08RG

Hartland Way

CR28JH

Selsdon Park Road

CR08AB

Bennetts Way

CR05HW

Mill View Gardens

CR08BN

Primrose Lane

CR05EY

Canons Walk

CR07QT

Pippin Close

CR08PJ

Shirley Way

CR08SD

Eldon Avenue

CR05EG

Spring Park Avenue

CR08SJ

Shirley Avenue

CR05AJ

Shirley Church Road

CR05EU

Nursery Close

CR08AN

Midholm Road

CR08AG

Bennetts Way

CR08SR

Valley Walk

CR05HU

Sprucedale Gardens

CR05EH

The Vale

CR05EL

Spring Park Road

CR08AP

The Grange

CR08BE

Wickham Road

CR08BH

Wickham Road

CR08PT

Shirley Way

CR05EE

Shirley Church Road

CR05HE

Upper Shirley Road

CR08QD

Colin Close

CR05AN

Spout Hill

CR08RJ

Hartland Way

CR05BL

Abbots Green

CR08AH

East Way

CR08DF

Cheston Avenue

CR08RP

South Way

CR08QT

Sandy Way

CR08TA

Wickham Road

CR08DB

Cheston Avenue

CR08DE

Cheston Avenue

CR08RB

West Way

CR08RD

West Way

CR05HR

Badgers Hole

CR08HZ

Fullers Wood

CR08QF

Temple Avenue

CR05EA

Upper Shirley Road

CR08BW

Devonshire Way

CR08ET

Fieldpark Gardens

CR08AL

Bennetts Avenue

CR08PH

Shirley Way

CR08PN

Shirley Way

CR08SE

Barnfield Avenue

CR08BJ

Wickham Road

CR08DR

Wickham Road

CR08SB

Shirley Road

CR08UB

Orchard Avenue

CR05HF

Upper Shirley Road

CR08BL

Wickham Road

CR05BD

Gravel Hill

CR07QS

Freshfields

CR08BT

Devonshire Way

CR28JS

Rawlins Close

CR08BD

Wickham Road

CR05AB

Shirley Church Road

CR05EB

Upper Shirley Road

CR28JQ

Crossways

Data Sources

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