Postcode CR0 9AP is located in a major urban area, within the Selsdon Vale & Forestdale ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Forestdale area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forestdale is £72,194 per year. The nearest station is Gravel Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Addington Park.
Forestdale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,054 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Forestdale has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Forestdale is £72,194 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from CR0 9AP.
Forestdale near CR0 9AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gravel Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Gravel Hill | Tramlink | Walking directions to Gravel Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Addington Village | Tramlink | Walking directions to Addington Village |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Fieldway | Tramlink | Walking directions to Fieldway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Addington Park | Large | Walking directions to Addington Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £555,000 | £415 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £450,000 | £543 |
| Terraced | 54 | £393,750 | £448 |
| Flats | 45 | £213,500 | £403 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £820,000 | £223,000 | £439,500 | £360,000 |
| 2017 | £690,000 | £226,250 | £407,500 | £355,000 |
| 2018 | £622,500 | £225,500 | £395,000 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | £597,500 | £220,000 | £400,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | £657,500 | £235,000 | £445,000 | £360,000 |
| 2021 | £729,000 | £220,000 | £421,000 | £358,000 |
| 2022 | £608,000 | £219,000 | £499,000 | £416,000 |
| 2023 | £820,000 | £228,000 | £482,500 | £401,500 |
| 2024 | £645,000 | £235,000 | £462,500 | £378,750 |
| 2025 | £625,000 | £215,000 | £515,000 | £392,500 |
| 2026 | £440,625 | £207,500 | £415,000 | £400,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £414 | £426 | £427 | £368 |
| 2017 | £414 | £424 | £472 | £373 |
| 2018 | £361 | £427 | £453 | £387 |
| 2019 | £434 | £402 | £453 | £387 |
| 2020 | £461 | £425 | £435 | £378 |
| 2021 | £468 | £422 | £498 | £405 |
| 2022 | £490 | £427 | £463 | £436 |
| 2023 | £500 | £439 | £517 | £439 |
| 2024 | £454 | £436 | £491 | £431 |
| 2025 | £461 | £402 | £542 | £465 |
| 2026 | £327 | £404 | £592 | £437 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 9AP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | 74, Holmbury Grove, Croydon, CR0 9AP | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 73, Holmbury Grove, Croydon, CR0 9AP | Flats | Leasehold | £209,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 76, Viney Bank, Croydon, CR0 9JU | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 89, Viney Bank, Croydon, CR0 9JU | Detached | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 152, Holmbury Grove, Croydon, CR0 9AR | Flats | Leasehold | £217,000 |
In the CR0 9AP postcode area, located within Forestdale, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 9AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Featherbed Lane, Croydon, CR0 9AS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Featherbed Lane, Croydon, CR0 9AS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | Holmbury Grove, Croydon, CR2 8JH | Walking directions to M&S Food |
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 9AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Stranack
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack David Barwell
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Natasha Irons
Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR0 9AP records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9AP in Forestdale is £370,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CR0 9AP, including Forestdale Primary School (Good), Courtwood Primary School (Good) and The Quest Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 9AP is Gravel Hill in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 631 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 9AP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,054 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 9AP is Natasha Irons (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Stranack (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jack David Barwell (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.