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 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 0.1 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.
Selhurst North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,287 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Selhurst North has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Selhurst North is £65,288 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 56 ft away from CR0 2LY.
Selhurst North near CR0 2LY 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heavers Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Heavers Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | Whitehorse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground |
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 2LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | 3, Wisbeach Road, Croydon, CR0 2LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £158,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 19B, Wisbeach Road, Croydon, CR0 2LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £241,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 35, Saxon Road, London, SE25 5EQ | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 17, Saxon Road, London, SE25 5EQ | Terraced | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Flat B, 1, Newhaven Road, London, SE25 6JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the CR0 2LY postcode area, located within Selhurst North, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Whitehorse Stores | 330-332 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LF | Walking directions to Whitehorse Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Mayuran Mini Market | 294 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LD | Walking directions to Mayuran Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome Newhurst | Selhurst New Road, Croydon, SE25 5PT | Walking directions to Welcome Newhurst |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 22 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5QF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 3-7 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 2LY, 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 2LY records about 89 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.
The median sale price around CR0 2LY in Selhurst North 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 2LY, 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.
The closest station to CR0 2LY is Selhurst in TfL zone 4, about 255 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR0 2LY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,287 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 2LY 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).