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CR0 8HF

Bridle Road

Shirley South

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Overview

Postcode CR0 8HF 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Millers Pond.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Shirley East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Shirley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 81 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Shirley East is £78,805 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 8HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Shirley East near CR0 8HF 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 West Wickham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 8HF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

5

West Wickham

Southeastern

Walking directions to West Wickham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 8HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMillers PondSmallWalking directions to Millers Pond

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
2,666.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.52(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.68(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.7(+140%)
Other theft
7.15(-37%)
Vehicle crime
6.55(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
53.5%
Other White
27
8.21%
Other Asian
22
6.69%
Indian
21
6.38%
Caribbean
18
5.47%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
40.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.46%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.65%
No qualifications
27
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
52.76%
Owns with a mortgage
47
37.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.09%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Shirley South

Median price£617,500
Price per sq ft£472
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£517K – £666K

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.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£640,000£480
Semi-Detached32£617,500£494
Terraced7£515,000£457
Flats6£242,375£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shirley South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirley South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 8HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 8HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 202624, Worcester Close, Croydon, CR0 8HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£645,000
02 Jun 202514, Graham Close, Croydon, CR0 8HSDetachedFreehold£570,000
22 Jan 202699, Shirley Way, Croydon, CR0 8PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£682,500
30 Apr 2025101, Shirley Way, Croydon, CR0 8PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£727,500
14 Mar 202558, Bridle Road, Croydon, CR0 8HDTerracedFreehold£625,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 8HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryForest AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBeckmead Park AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy BensonAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 8HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 8HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChassi Mini Market5 Broom Road, Croydon, CR0 8NGWalking directions to Chassi Mini Market
0.2 miBroom Road Food & Wine9 Broom Road, Croydon, CR0 8NGWalking directions to Broom Road Food & Wine
0.2 miMorrisons Daily13 Broom Road, Croydon, CR0 8NGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miTesco Express564-566 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8DNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSam's Supermarket810 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8EBWalking directions to Sam's Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

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

Local councillors

Jason James Cummings

Shirley South - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Scott Roche

Shirley South - 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 SouthE05011483
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shirley EastE02000218
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 025DE01001135
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 8HF

Is CR0 8HF (Shirley East) safe?

The area around CR0 8HF records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near CR0 8HF?

The median sale price around CR0 8HF in Shirley East is £617,500 (about £472 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 8HF?

There are 10 schools close to CR0 8HF, including Forest Academy (Good), Beckmead Park Academy (Outstanding) and Harris Primary Academy Benson (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 8HF?

The closest station to CR0 8HF is West Wickham in TfL zone 5, about 1,492 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 8HF?

CR0 8HF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,298 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 8HF (Shirley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering CR0 8HF 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).

Data Sources

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.