Postcode CR0 9JU 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Forestdale is £53,200 per year. The nearest station is Gravel Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Addington Park.
Forestdale has a moderate 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 139.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Forestdale is £53,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from CR0 9JU.
Forestdale near CR0 9JU 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 5 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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £376,250 in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £870,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £692,500 |
| Flats | 31 | £217,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £462,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £378,750 |
10 year median price trend in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
In the CR0 9JU 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 9JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Featherbed Lane, Croydon, CR0 9AS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Featherbed Lane, Croydon, CR0 9AS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Food | Holmbury Grove, Croydon, CR2 8JH | Walking directions to M&S Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.