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CR0 2UT

St James'S Park

Selhurst

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Overview

Postcode CR0 2UT is located in a major urban area, within the Selhurst ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Selhurst South & West Croydon area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £61,999 per year. The nearest station is West Croydon, about 0.4 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Selhurst South & West Croydon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Selhurst South & West Croydon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.2%

Approximately 24.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £61,999 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from CR0 2UT.

Flood risk

No risk

Selhurst South & West Croydon near CR0 2UT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is West Croydon located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 2UT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

West Croydon

Overground, Southern, Tramlink

Walking directions to West Croydon
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Centrale

Tramlink

Walking directions to Centrale
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Wellesley Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Wellesley Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 2UT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWhitehorse Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground
0.2 miWilford Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
12,724.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.93(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.59(+21%)
Drugs
16.76(+170%)
Other theft
9.78(-14%)
Burglary
7.91(+45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
21.41%
African
69
17.38%
Other White
44
11.08%
Other
41
10.33%
Caribbean
36
9.07%
Total population: 397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
35.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
17.13%
No qualifications
55
16.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.4%
Level 3 (A level)
34
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
86
48.31%
Owns with a mortgage
35
19.66%
Other social rented
33
18.54%
Owns outright
12
6.74%
Social rents from council
10
5.62%
Total households: 178

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 2UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025Ground And First Floor Flat, 4, St James'S Park, Croydon, CR0 2UTFlatsLeasehold£350,000
31 Mar 20253, St James'S Park, Croydon, CR0 2UTDetachedFreehold£504,000
08 May 2026Flat 5, Rabenview House, 1A, St James'S Park, Croydon, CR0 2WSFlatsLeasehold£240,000
22 Dec 202567D, St James'S Road, Croydon, CR0 2USFlatsLeasehold£162,000
05 Jun 2025Linden House, 61, St James'S Road, Croydon, CR0 2USDetachedFreehold£640,000

Schools

In the CR0 2UT postcode area, located within Selhurst South & West Croydon, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 2UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableArise AcademyOther independent special school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryChestnut Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2UT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 2UT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWindmill Mini MarketWindmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2TRWalking directions to Windmill Mini Market
0.1 miJ S MinimartWindmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2TRWalking directions to J S Minimart
0.1 miFoodland Supermarket70 Windmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2XPWalking directions to Foodland Supermarket
0.1 miWellesley General StoresWhitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2UZWalking directions to Wellesley General Stores
0.3 miEllalan Convenience Store204 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TEWalking directions to Ellalan Convenience Store

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 2UT, 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 South & West CroydonE02000213
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 020DE01001110
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 2UT

Is CR0 2UT (Selhurst South & West Croydon) safe?

The area around CR0 2UT records about 120 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CR0 2UT?

The median sale price around CR0 2UT in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £335,000 (about £417 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 2UT?

There are 20 schools close to CR0 2UT, including Arise Academy, Chestnut Park Primary School (Outstanding) and St Mary's Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 2UT?

The closest station to CR0 2UT is West Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 628 m away, serving the Overground, Southern and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR0 2UT?

CR0 2UT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,657 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 2UT (Selhurst South & West Croydon) in Parliament and on the local council?

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