Postcode CR0 8QB 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shirley West is £62,700 per year. The nearest station is West Wickham located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Parkfields Recreation Ground.
Shirley West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Shirley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 of residents in Shirley West is £62,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 8QB.
Shirley West near CR0 8QB 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Parkfields Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Parkfields Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Shirley Church Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Shirley Church Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Miller's Pond | Small | Walking directions to Miller's Pond |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £588,000 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 | 14 | £685,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £232,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £580,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £593,500 |
10 year median price trend in Shirley South
In the CR0 8QB postcode area, located within Shirley West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 8QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 564-566 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8DN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Chassi Mini Market | 5 Broom Road, Croydon, CR0 8NG | Walking directions to Chassi Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Broom Road Food & Wine | 9 Broom Road, Croydon, CR0 8NG | Walking directions to Broom Road Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 225 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8TG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 13 Broom Road, Croydon, CR0 8NG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.