Postcode CR0 8EX is located in a major urban area, within the Shirley South ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Shirley East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shirley East is £78,805 per year. The nearest station is West Wickham, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spring Park.
Shirley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Shirley East has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shirley East is £78,805 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 8EX.
Shirley East near CR0 8EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Wickham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 5 | West Wickham | Southeastern | Walking directions to West Wickham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spring Park | Large | Walking directions to Spring Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shirley Heath | Large | Walking directions to Shirley Heath |
| 0.4 mi | Millers Pond | Small | Walking directions to Millers Pond |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £617,500 (about £472 per square foot) in Shirley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £1,620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £640,000 | £480 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £617,500 | £494 |
| Terraced | 7 | £515,000 | £457 |
| Flats | 6 | £242,375 | £323 |
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 | £645,000 | £169,875 | £659,075 | £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 | £468 | £463 |
| 2026 | £521 | £229 | £498 | £469 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 8EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2025 | 12, Myrtle Road, Croydon, CR0 8NU | Terraced | Freehold | £383,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 21, Myrtle Road, Croydon, CR0 8NY | Flats | Leasehold | £242,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 143, Oak Avenue, Croydon, CR0 8ER | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £535,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 6, Bracken Avenue, Croydon, CR0 8NL | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 44, Links View Road, Croydon, CR0 8NA | Terraced | Freehold | £555,000 |
In the CR0 8EX postcode area, located within Shirley East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 8EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 13 Broom Road, Croydon, CR0 8NG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Broom Road Food & Wine | 9 Broom Road, Croydon, CR0 8NG | Walking directions to Broom Road Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Chassi Mini Market | 5 Broom Road, Croydon, CR0 8NG | Walking directions to Chassi Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 818 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8EB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Sam's Supermarket | 810 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8EB | Walking directions to Sam's Supermarket |
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.
Elected local representatives for CR0 8EX, 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 8EX records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR0 8EX in Shirley East is £617,500 (about £472 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CR0 8EX, including Forest Academy (Good), Beckmead Park Academy (Outstanding) and Oak Lodge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 8EX is West Wickham in TfL zone 5, about 1,434 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
CR0 8EX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,944 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 8EX 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.