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CR0 2HJ

Guildford Road

Selhurst

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Overview

Postcode CR0 2HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Selhurst ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Selhurst North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selhurst North is £65,288 per year. The nearest station is Selhurst, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavers Meadow.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Selhurst North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,212 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Selhurst North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Selhurst North is £65,288 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from CR0 2HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Selhurst North near CR0 2HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Selhurst located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 2HJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Selhurst

Southern

Walking directions to Selhurst
0.7 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath
0.9 mi

5

West Croydon

Overground, Southern, Tramlink

Walking directions to West Croydon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 2HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHeavers MeadowLargeWalking directions to Heavers Meadow
0.1 miWhitehorse Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground
0.3 miWilford Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
14,027.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.49(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.21(+76%)
Shoplifting
21.64(+117%)
Public order
15.08(+123%)
Other theft
13.11(+15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
65
20.7%
Caribbean
43
13.69%
African
30
9.55%
Other
28
8.92%
Other White
25
7.96%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
31.6%
No qualifications
43
18.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.02%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
33
28.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
26.5%
Owns outright
28
23.93%
Social rents from council
13
11.11%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.69%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Selhurst

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£417
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £405K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Selhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£445,000£544
Semi-Detached11£430,000£465
Terraced32£387,500£392
Flats36£250,000£422

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Selhurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selhurst.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selhurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selhurst.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selhurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Selhurst in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 202572, Guildford Road, Croydon, CR0 2HJTerracedFreehold£425,000
09 Jun 202578, Guildford Road, Croydon, CR0 2HJTerracedFreehold£328,000
20 Mar 202553, Guildford Road, Croydon, CR0 2HLTerracedFreehold£356,000
07 Oct 20255, Bell Foundry Close, Croydon, CR0 2YEFlatsLeasehold£420,000
06 Feb 202661, Beaconsfield Road, Croydon, CR0 2LNTerracedFreehold£505,000

Schools

In the CR0 2HJ postcode area, located within Selhurst North, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 2HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Crescent Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.1 miNot applicableBRIT School for Performing Arts and TechnologyCity technology college

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBroadmead Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 2HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis22 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5QFWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miLidl119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LGWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miMayuran Mini Market294 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LDWalking directions to Mayuran Mini Market
0.2 miWhitehorse Wines124-126 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LAWalking directions to Whitehorse Wines
0.2 miWelcome NewhurstSelhurst New Road, Croydon, SE25 5PTWalking directions to Welcome Newhurst

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR0 2HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Catherine Maud Wilson

Selhurst - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Mohammed Amirul Islam

Selhurst - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardSelhurstE05011479
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Selhurst NorthE02000206
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 013FE01001116
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 2HJ

Is CR0 2HJ (Selhurst North) safe?

The area around CR0 2HJ records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR0 2HJ?

The median sale price around CR0 2HJ in Selhurst North is £335,000 (about £417 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 2HJ?

There are 20 schools close to CR0 2HJ, including The Crescent Primary School (Requires improvement), BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology (Good) and Broadmead Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 2HJ?

The closest station to CR0 2HJ is Selhurst in TfL zone 4, about 456 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 2HJ?

CR0 2HJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,212 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 2HJ (Selhurst North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 2HJ 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).