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CR0 8PS

Douglas Drive

Shirley South

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Overview

Postcode CR0 8PS 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 very low crime levels, with around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% 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 Addington Village, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Shirley Heath.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Shirley East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Shirley East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.4%

Approximately 18.4% 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 8PS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Addington Village located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 8PS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
1 mi

3,4,5,6

Addington Village

Tramlink

Walking directions to Addington Village

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 8PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miShirley HeathLargeWalking directions to Shirley Heath
0.2 miMillers PondSmallWalking directions to Millers Pond

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
6,400 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
10.46(+12%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.38(-76%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.69(-86%)
Burglary
2.46(-55%)
Other theft
1.85(-84%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
32.76%
African
59
16.95%
Other Asian
47
13.51%
Caribbean
23
6.61%
Indian
20
5.75%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
35.06%
Level 3 (A level)
58
21.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.34%
No qualifications
39
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.01%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
35.96%
Owns outright
28
24.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.79%
Social rents from council
16
14.04%
Other social rented
5
4.39%
Total households: 114

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 8PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 8PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 20251, Douglas Drive, Croydon, CR0 8PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£637,500
12 Jun 20253, Heathway, Croydon, CR0 8PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£620,000
29 Aug 202540, Heathway, Croydon, CR0 8PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£675,000
27 Jun 2025186, Bridle Road, Croydon, CR0 8HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000
18 Dec 202583, Links View Road, Croydon, CR0 8NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the CR0 8PS postcode area, located within Shirley East, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 8PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryForest AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy BensonAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.6 miNot applicableBeckmead Park AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 8PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 8PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miChassi Mini Market5 Broom Road, Croydon, CR0 8NGWalking directions to Chassi Mini Market
0.1 miBroom Road Food & Wine9 Broom Road, Croydon, CR0 8NGWalking directions to Broom Road Food & Wine
0.1 miMorrisons Daily13 Broom Road, Croydon, CR0 8NGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miTesco Express564-566 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8DNWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8PS, 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 025AE01001127
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 8PS

Is CR0 8PS (Shirley East) safe?

The area around CR0 8PS records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 8PS?

The median sale price around CR0 8PS 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 8PS?

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

What is the nearest station to CR0 8PS?

The closest station to CR0 8PS is Addington Village in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,565 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 8PS?

CR0 8PS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,246 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering CR0 8PS 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.