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CR0 2QS

Princess Road

Selhurst

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Detailed insights for CR0 2QS

Overview

Postcode CR0 2QS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
66.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
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

66.7%

Approximately 66.7% 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 road, approximately 292 ft away from CR0 2QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Selhurst North near CR0 2QS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 2QS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Selhurst

Southern

Walking directions to Selhurst
0.6 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 2QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWhitehorse Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground
0.3 miWilford Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground
0.4 miKing George's FieldSmallWalking directions to King George's Field

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
22,449 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

African
45
20.45%
Indian
44
20%
Caribbean
35
15.91%
British
33
15%
Other Black
18
8.18%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
40
28.17%
Level 3 (A level)
38
26.76%
No qualifications
20
14.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 142

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
56
62.22%
Owns with a mortgage
21
23.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
6.67%
Other social rented
4
4.44%
Owns outright
3
3.33%
Total households: 90

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 2QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Fern Cottage, Princess Road, Croydon, CR0 2QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
24 Jul 2026193, Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LHTerracedFreehold£205,000
04 Nov 2025209, Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LHDetachedFreehold£445,000
26 Jun 202617, Mayo Road, Croydon, CR0 2QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
27 May 2026Flat 2, Meadowbridge Court, 99, Princess Road, Croydon, CR0 2EYFlatsLeasehold£255,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 2QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Crescent Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableBRIT School for Performing Arts and TechnologyCity technology college

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAya College (Educational Provision)Other independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 2QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMayuran Mini Market294 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LDWalking directions to Mayuran Mini Market
0.2 miWhitehorse Stores330-332 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LFWalking directions to Whitehorse Stores
0.2 miLidl119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LGWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miWhitehorse Wines124-126 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LAWalking directions to Whitehorse Wines
0.3 miAanjan Off Licence64 Kynaston Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AYWalking directions to Aanjan Off Licence

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 2QS, 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 2QS

Is CR0 2QS (Selhurst North) safe?

The area around CR0 2QS 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 2QS?

The median sale price around CR0 2QS 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 2QS?

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

What is the nearest station to CR0 2QS?

The closest station to CR0 2QS is Selhurst in TfL zone 4, about 539 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 2QS?

CR0 2QS 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 2QS (Selhurst North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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