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CR0 8DD

Cheston Avenue

Shirley North

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Detailed insights for CR0 8DD

Overview

Postcode CR0 8DD is located in a major urban area, within the Shirley North ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Shirley West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shirley West is £85,476 per year. The nearest station is Eden Park, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Parkfields Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Shirley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,166 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Shirley West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Shirley West is £85,476 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from CR0 8DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Shirley West near CR0 8DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Eden Park located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 8DD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
1 mi

5

Eden Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Eden Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 8DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miParkfields Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Parkfields Recreation Ground
0.3 miMillers PondSmallWalking directions to Millers Pond

Area Profile

Population
215
Population density
8,365.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.48(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.82(-67%)
Vehicle crime
8.82(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.67(-1%)
Burglary
3.15(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
68.98%
Other White
19
8.8%
Other Asian
10
4.63%
Other
7
3.24%
Irish
6
2.78%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
31.67%
No qualifications
35
19.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
17.22%
Level 3 (A level)
28
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.89%
Total 16+ residents: 180

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
40.71%
Owns with a mortgage
33
29.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
23.89%
Social rents from council
2
1.77%
Other social rented
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Shirley North

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£486
Sales (last 12 months)161
Typical range (middle 50%)£380K – £550K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £486 per square foot) in Shirley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,639 up to £1,055,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shirley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£560,000£539
Semi-Detached48£521,500£493
Terraced47£435,000£482
Flats39£330,000£468

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shirley North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£305,000£462,000£391,375
2017£573,750£305,750£450,000£395,000
2018£520,000£330,000£478,750£380,000
2019£520,000£325,000£452,500£403,750
2020£540,000£314,500£456,000£405,000
2021£575,000£325,000£515,000£432,500
2022£650,000£348,500£540,000£490,500
2023£625,000£320,000£540,000£460,000
2024£529,930£325,000£472,000£450,000
2025£530,000£332,500£547,500£430,250
2026£576,000£335,000£527,500£435,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367£408£438£407
2017£458£413£435£432
2018£428£441£412£438
2019£442£432£414£425
2020£482£430£420£420
2021£524£448£455£471
2022£514£477£502£469
2023£522£472£486£485
2024£494£451£474£462
2025£530£471£486£465
2026£534£457£482£496
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirley North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shirley North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 8DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 8DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 May 2026168, Cheston Avenue, Croydon, CR0 8DDFlatsLeasehold£300,000
29 Sept 2025180, Cheston Avenue, Croydon, CR0 8DDFlatsLeasehold£302,500
31 Mar 2025170, Cheston Avenue, Croydon, CR0 8DDFlatsLeasehold£315,000
19 Dec 202558, Cheston Avenue, Croydon, CR0 8DBOtherLeasehold£352,000
11 Sept 202566, Cheston Avenue, Croydon, CR0 8DBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the CR0 8DD postcode area, located within Shirley West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 8DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableBeckmead Park AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy BensonAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryOrchard Park High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 8DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 8DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express564-566 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8DNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCo-op Food225 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8TGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSam's Supermarket810 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8EBWalking directions to Sam's Supermarket
0.4 miCostcutter818 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8EBWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miKandies Food & Wine22 Woodmere Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7PBWalking directions to Kandies Food & Wine

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 8DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Johnson

Shirley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Richard Rishi Chatterjee

Shirley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sue Bennett

Shirley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Natasha Irons

Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon EastE14001186
WardShirley NorthE05011482
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shirley WestE02000219
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 026EE01001133
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 8DD

Is CR0 8DD (Shirley West) safe?

The area around CR0 8DD records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CR0 8DD?

The median sale price around CR0 8DD in Shirley West is £450,000 (about £486 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 8DD?

There are 11 schools close to CR0 8DD, including Beckmead Park Academy (Outstanding), Harris Primary Academy Benson (Outstanding) and Orchard Park High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 8DD?

The closest station to CR0 8DD is Eden Park in TfL zone 5, about 1,598 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 8DD?

CR0 8DD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,166 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 8DD (Shirley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering CR0 8DD is Natasha Irons (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mark Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party), Richard Rishi Chatterjee (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sue Bennett (Conservative and Unionist Party).