Postcode CR0 2SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Selhurst ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the University Hospital & Queen's Road area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year. The nearest station is West Croydon, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,474 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 2SJ.
University Hospital & Queen's Road near CR0 2SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Croydon located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Centrale | Tramlink | Walking directions to Centrale |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Reeves Corner | Tramlink | Walking directions to Reeves Corner |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Wilford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wilford 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 2SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2025 | 50, Elmwood Road, Croydon, CR0 2SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 42, Elmwood Road, Croydon, CR0 2SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 61, Elmwood Road, Croydon, CR0 2SX | Terraced | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Flat 2, 39, Hartley Road, Croydon, CR0 2PJ | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 20, Hartley Road, Croydon, CR0 2PG | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 |
In the CR0 2SJ postcode area, located within University Hospital & Queen's Road, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Windmill Mini Market | Windmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2TR | Walking directions to Windmill Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | J S Minimart | Windmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2TR | Walking directions to J S Minimart |
| 0.2 mi | Foodland Supermarket | 70 Windmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2XP | Walking directions to Foodland Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Eelavan Stores | London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TJ | Walking directions to Eelavan Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Magazin Romanesc | 294 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TG | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
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 2SJ, 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 2SJ 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.
The median sale price around CR0 2SJ in University Hospital & Queen's Road 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 2SJ, including Chestnut Park Primary School (Outstanding), Elmwood Junior School (Good) and Elmwood Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 2SJ is West Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 806 m away, serving the Overground, Southern and Tramlink lines.
CR0 2SJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,474 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 2SJ 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).