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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

CR07QS

Freshfields

CR08UB

Orchard Avenue

CR05EU

Nursery Close

CR05AB

Shirley Church Road

CR05EB

Upper Shirley Road

CR05DZ

Upper Shirley Road

CR08TJ

Wickham Road

CR08BB

Wickham Road

CR08RP

South Way

CR08BD

Wickham Road

CR05HY

Birkdale Gardens

CR08AE

Bennetts Way

CR05AN

Spout Hill

CR08PT

Shirley Way

CR08SH

Shirley Avenue

CR08SS

Shirley Road

CR08AP

The Grange

CR08AH

East Way

CR08DP

Wickham Road

CR08AJ

Bennetts Way

CR08DF

Cheston Avenue

CR07QT

Pippin Close

CR05HU

Sprucedale Gardens

CR07QX

Oakview Grove

CR08BL

Wickham Road

CR05EL

Spring Park Road

CR05AW

The Wicket

CR08DB

Cheston Avenue

CR08DQ

Wickham Road

CR05HR

Badgers Hole

CR05BF

Gravel Hill

CR28JP

Crossways

CR08BJ

Wickham Road

CR08PL

Shirley Way

CR05EW

Nursery Close

CR05EN

The Glen

CR08RH

South Way

CR95AS

Upper Shirley Road

CR08DR

Wickham Road

CR05HG

Sandpits Road

CR08PG

Shirley Way

CR08RF

Hartland Way

CR05BJ

Gravel Hill

CR08DW

Langland Gardens

CR05BD

Gravel Hill

CR05EG

Spring Park Avenue

CR05FB

Shirley Hills Road

CR08DA

Cheston Avenue

CR08BW

Devonshire Way

CR05HS

Pine Coombe

CR08PH

Shirley Way

CR08UA

Orchard Avenue

CR28JL

Crossways

CR08SL

Shirley Avenue

CR05HT

Birch Hill

CR08RJ

Hartland Way

CR08DU

Langland Gardens

CR05EY

Canons Walk

CR05EA

Upper Shirley Road

CR08RA

West Way Gardens

CR08AR

The Lees

CR05AL

Roxton Gardens

CR08SB

Shirley Road

CR05HX

Tanglewood Close

CR08AD

Bennetts Way

CR08PN

Shirley Way

CR08SJ

Shirley Avenue

CR08RB

West Way

CR08BU

Devonshire Way

CR08PJ

Shirley Way

CR05AT

Springhurst Close

CR95AL

Shirley Church Road

CR08DG

Wickham Road

CR08QD

Colin Close

Data Sources

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