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CR0 2LY

Wisbeach Road

Selhurst

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Detailed insights for CR0 2LY

Overview

Postcode CR0 2LY 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 high crime levels, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Selhurst North is £65,288 per year. The nearest station is Selhurst located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Heavers Meadow.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Selhurst North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Selhurst North has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.3%

Approximately 32.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 56 ft away from CR0 2LY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Selhurst located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 2LY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Selhurst

Southern

Walking directions to Selhurst
0.5 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath
0.7 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 2LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHeavers MeadowLargeWalking directions to Heavers Meadow
0.5 miWhitehorse MeadowMediumWalking directions to Whitehorse Meadow
0.3 miWhitehorse Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
222
Population density
9,406.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.4(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.44(-31%)
Vehicle crime
15.45(+59%)
Other theft
8.47(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.48(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
47
21.36%
British
47
21.36%
Caribbean
29
13.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
11.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
6.36%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
34.52%
No qualifications
31
18.45%
Level 3 (A level)
29
17.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
11.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 168

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
38.54%
Social rents from council
20
20.83%
Owns with a mortgage
14
14.58%
Other social rented
11
11.46%
Owns outright
10
10.42%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Selhurst

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 in Selhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £541,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Selhurst 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 Selhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£474,500
Flats22£277,500
Semi-Detached6£487,500
Terraced42£365,000

10 year median price trend in Selhurst

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

Schools

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

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

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableBRIT School for Performing Arts and TechnologyCity technology college

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Crescent Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 2LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWhitehorse Stores330-332 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LFWalking directions to Whitehorse Stores
0.1 miMayuran Mini Market294 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LDWalking directions to Mayuran Mini Market
0.3 miWelcome NewhurstSelhurst New Road, Croydon, SE25 5PTWalking directions to Welcome Newhurst
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 (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

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

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 013DE01001113
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

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