Postcode CR2 8AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Selsdon & Addington Village ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Forestdale area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.4 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fallen Oak Field.
Forestdale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,602 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Forestdale has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from CR2 8AJ.
Forestdale near CR2 8AJ 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | Coombe Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Coombe Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fallen Oak Field | Medium | Walking directions to Fallen Oak Field |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £566,000 in Selsdon & Addington Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,500 up to £2,450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £680,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £565,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £495,000 |
10 year median price trend in Selsdon & Addington Village
In the CR2 8AJ postcode area, located within Forestdale, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 8AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 232-236 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LE | Walking directions to Aldi |
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: 16/01/2026.