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CR0 2LE

Whitehorse Road

Selhurst

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Detailed insights for CR0 2LE

Overview

Postcode CR0 2LE 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below 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 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavers Meadow.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Selhurst North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,445 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Selhurst North has a high crime rate, with approximately 106 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from CR0 2LE.

Flood risk

Low

Selhurst North near CR0 2LE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 2LE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Selhurst

Southern

Walking directions to Selhurst
0.5 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath
0.8 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
12,355.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.02(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.17(-6%)
Vehicle crime
13.25(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.61(+51%)
Drugs
7.28(+17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
56
18.73%
Caribbean
52
17.39%
African
50
16.72%
Indian
42
14.05%
Other White
31
10.37%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
30.57%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.97%
No qualifications
31
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
35.59%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.36%
Owns outright
23
19.49%
Social rents from council
7
5.93%
Other social rented
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

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 2LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025323A, Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2HROtherFreehold£490,000
30 Jun 2026273, Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2HQTerracedFreehold£360,000
07 May 2026265, Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2HQTerracedFreehold£405,000
27 Jun 2025289, Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2HQTerracedFreehold£354,000
20 Feb 202658, Saxon Road, London, SE25 5EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the CR0 2LE postcode area, located within Selhurst North, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 2LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableAya College (Educational Provision)Other independent school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryThe Crescent Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableBRIT School for Performing Arts and TechnologyCity technology college

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 2LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMayuran Mini Market294 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LDWalking directions to Mayuran Mini Market
0 miWhitehorse Stores330-332 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LFWalking directions to Whitehorse Stores
0.3 miAanjan Off Licence64 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AYWalking directions to Aanjan Off Licence
0.3 miLondis22 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5QFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCostcutter3-7 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RUWalking directions to Costcutter

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 2LE, 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 013EE01001114
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 2LE

Is CR0 2LE (Selhurst North) safe?

The area around CR0 2LE records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2LE?

The median sale price around CR0 2LE 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 2LE?

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

What is the nearest station to CR0 2LE?

The closest station to CR0 2LE is Selhurst in TfL zone 4, about 388 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 2LE?

CR0 2LE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,445 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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