Postcode CR0 5HL is located in a major urban area, within the Shirley South area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Shirley West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shirley West is £85,476 per year. The median sale price in Shirley South is £605,000 (around £471 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £495,000 and £676,250. The nearest station is Coombe Lane, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Addington Hills.
Shirley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,479 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Shirley West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Shirley West is £85,476 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 5HL.
Shirley West near CR0 5HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coombe Lane located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Coombe Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Coombe Lane |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Lloyd Park | Tramlink | Walking directions to Lloyd Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Addington Hills | Large | Walking directions to Addington Hills |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £605,000 (about £471 per square foot) in Shirley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £2,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £655,000 | £481 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £605,000 | £479 |
| Terraced | 5 | £460,000 | £447 |
| Flats | 9 | £242,000 | £301 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £927,500 | £218,100 | £536,250 | £325,000 |
| 2017 | £613,750 | £182,000 | £535,000 | £325,000 |
| 2018 | £630,000 | £293,000 | £543,250 | £529,625 |
| 2019 | £875,000 | £380,000 | £510,000 | £500,000 |
| 2020 | £667,888 | £260,500 | £550,000 | £515,000 |
| 2021 | £700,000 | £350,000 | £558,250 | £517,500 |
| 2022 | £828,000 | £385,000 | £630,000 | £530,000 |
| 2023 | £640,000 | £272,500 | £625,000 | £475,000 |
| 2024 | £751,000 | £295,000 | £575,000 | £609,250 |
| 2025 | £640,000 | £242,000 | £580,000 | £487,500 |
| 2026 | £700,000 | £215,000 | £630,000 | £555,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £440 | £304 | £443 | £372 |
| 2017 | £490 | £309 | £423 | £372 |
| 2018 | £490 | £402 | £440 | £423 |
| 2019 | £441 | £465 | £428 | £418 |
| 2020 | £456 | £368 | £428 | £426 |
| 2021 | £496 | £348 | £465 | £451 |
| 2022 | £535 | £525 | £499 | £489 |
| 2023 | £498 | £298 | £468 | £513 |
| 2024 | £505 | £527 | £481 | £610 |
| 2025 | £485 | £303 | £473 | £463 |
| 2026 | £491 | £263 | £490 | £469 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the CR0 5HL postcode area, located within Shirley West, there are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Oak Bridge School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Coloma Convent Girls' School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Coloma Convent Girls' School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Royal Russell School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Royal Russell School ratingInspection information
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR0 5HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Sandpits Road, Croydon, CR0 5HJ | Walking directions to Londis |
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 5HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jason James Cummings
Shirley South - Elected 7 May 2026
Scott Roche
Shirley South - Elected 7 May 2026
Natasha Irons
Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR0 5HL records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around CR0 5HL in Shirley South is £605,000 (about £471 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CR0 5HL, including Oak Bridge School, Coloma Convent Girls' School (Good) and Royal Russell School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR0 5HL is Coombe Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 583 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 5HL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,479 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering CR0 5HL is Natasha Irons (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jason James Cummings (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Scott Roche (Conservative and Unionist Party).