Postcode CR0 2EL is located in a major urban area, within the Selhurst ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Selhurst South & West Croydon area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £61,999 per year. The nearest station is Selhurst, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground.
Selhurst South & West Croydon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,908 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Selhurst South & West Croydon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £61,999 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 266 ft away from CR0 2EL.
Selhurst South & West Croydon near CR0 2EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Selhurst located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | East Croydon | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to East Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Wilford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | King George's Field | Small | Walking directions to King George's Field |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £417 per square foot) in Selhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £580,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £445,000 | £544 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £430,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 32 | £387,500 | £392 |
| Flats | 36 | £250,000 | £422 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £241,250 | £340,000 | £350,000 |
| 2017 | £257,000 | £400,000 | £338,000 |
| 2018 | £226,500 | £395,000 | £340,000 |
| 2019 | £274,000 | £350,000 | £335,000 |
| 2020 | £342,000 | £335,000 | £386,000 |
| 2021 | £308,000 | £400,000 | £350,000 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £452,500 | £385,000 |
| 2023 | £260,000 | £440,000 | £370,000 |
| 2024 | £263,000 | £477,500 | £365,000 |
| 2025 | £262,000 | £462,500 | £365,500 |
| 2026 | £242,500 | £405,000 | £392,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £402 | £388 | £415 |
| 2017 | £422 | £343 | £404 |
| 2018 | £411 | £376 | £406 |
| 2019 | £444 | £345 | £422 |
| 2020 | £513 | £348 | £413 |
| 2021 | £463 | £413 | £429 |
| 2022 | £449 | £432 | £443 |
| 2023 | £426 | £431 | £449 |
| 2024 | £390 | £389 | £439 |
| 2025 | £421 | £393 | £412 |
| 2026 | £455 | £481 | £392 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | Flat 1, 295, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL | Flats | Leasehold | £181,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Flat 4, Bird In Hand Court, 291 - 293, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL | Flats | Leasehold | £262,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 327B, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL | Flats | Leasehold | £329,265 | |
| 10 Apr 2025 | 327, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL | Other | Freehold | £36,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 6, Clarence Road, Croydon, CR0 2EN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £541,500 |
In the CR0 2EL postcode area, located within Selhurst South & West Croydon, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whitehorse Wines | 124-126 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LA | Walking directions to Whitehorse Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 111 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2JJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 22 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5QF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | S & S Food & Wine | 195c St James's Road, Croydon, CR0 2BZ | Walking directions to S & S Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR0 2EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Catherine Maud Wilson
Selhurst - Elected 7 May 2026
Mohammed Amirul Islam
Selhurst - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR0 2EL records about 196 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CR0 2EL in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £335,000 (about £417 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 2EL, including Broadmead Primary School (Good), Arise Academy and BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 2EL is Selhurst in TfL zone 4, about 750 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR0 2EL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,908 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 2EL is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Catherine Maud Wilson (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Mohammed Amirul Islam (Labour and Co-operative Party).