Postcode CR0 5EA is located in a major urban area, within the Shirley South ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Shirley West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shirley West is £62,700 per year. The nearest station is Addiscombe located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Shirley Church Recreation Ground.
Shirley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,671 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Shirley West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 84.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Shirley West is £62,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from CR0 5EA.
Shirley West near CR0 5EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Addiscombe located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Addiscombe | Tramlink | Walking directions to Addiscombe |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Coombe Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Coombe Lane |
| 1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Sandilands | Tramlink | Walking directions to Sandilands |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shirley Church Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Shirley Church Recreation Ground |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £588,000 in Shirley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,620,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £685,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £232,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £580,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £593,500 |
10 year median price trend in Shirley South
In the CR0 5EA postcode area, located within Shirley West, there are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 5EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | 179 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 8SS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Shirley Convenience Store | 149 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8TE | Walking directions to Shirley Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Hathaways | 163 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 8SS | Walking directions to Hathaways |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 225 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8TG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Sandpits Road, Croydon, CR0 5HJ | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.