Postcode CR0 9JN 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Forestdale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Forestdale has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 9JN.
Forestdale near CR0 9JN 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Gravel Hill | Tramlink | Walking directions to Gravel Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Addington Village | Tramlink | Walking directions to Addington Village |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Fieldway | Tramlink | Walking directions to Fieldway |
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 9JN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | 185, Friars Wood, Croydon, CR0 9JN | Flats | Leasehold | £202,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 175, Friars Wood, Croydon, CR0 9JN | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 165, Friars Wood, Croydon, CR0 9JN | Flats | Leasehold | £208,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2025 | 161, Friars Wood, Croydon, CR0 9JN | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 36, Friars Wood, Croydon, CR0 9JP | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the CR0 9JN postcode area, located within Forestdale, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 9JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Featherbed Lane, Croydon, CR0 9AS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Featherbed Lane, Croydon, CR0 9AS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 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 9JN, 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 9JN records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 9JN in Forestdale is £370,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CR0 9JN, including Forestdale Primary School (Good), Courtwood Primary School (Good) and Quest Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 9JN is Gravel Hill in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 805 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 9JN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,605 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 9JN 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.