Postcode CR0 9LY 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 very low crime levels, with around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Forestdale is £72,194 per year. The nearest station is Gravel Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Forestdale has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,690 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Forestdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 9LY.
Forestdale near CR0 9LY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Gravel Hill | Tramlink | Walking directions to Gravel Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Addington Village | Tramlink | Walking directions to Addington Village |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Fieldway | Tramlink | Walking directions to Fieldway |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £918,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £725,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £218,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £455,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £405,000 |
10 year median price trend in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
In the CR0 9LY postcode area, located within Forestdale, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 9LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Featherbed Lane, Croydon, CR0 9AS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Featherbed Lane, Croydon, CR0 9AS | Walking directions to Co-op 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.