Postcode CR0 8BH 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 very low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shirley West is £85,476 per year. The nearest station is Woodside located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Parkfields Recreation Ground.
Shirley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Shirley West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from CR0 8BH.
Shirley West near CR0 8BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woodside located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Parkfields Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Parkfields Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Shirley Church Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Shirley Church Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Miller's Pond | Small | Walking directions to Miller's Pond |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £581,250 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 | 16 | £652,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £577,500 |
| Terraced | 11 | £515,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shirley South
In the CR0 8BH postcode area, located within Shirley West, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 8BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 225 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8TG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Shirley Convenience Store | 149 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8TE | Walking directions to Shirley Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 564-566 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8DN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.