Postcode CR2 8EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Selsdon & Addington Village ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Shirley West area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shirley West is £85,476 per year. The nearest station is Gravel Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Addington Park.
Shirley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,223 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Shirley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shirley West is £85,476 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 8EQ.
Shirley West near CR2 8EQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Gravel Hill | Tramlink | Walking directions to Gravel Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Addington Village | Tramlink | Walking directions to Addington Village |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Coombe Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Coombe Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Addington Park | Large | Walking directions to Addington Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £548,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £272,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £440,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £545,000 |
| Detached | 18 | £680,500 |
10 year median price trend in Selsdon & Addington Village
In the CR2 8EQ postcode area, located within Shirley West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 8EQ
| 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 |
| 0.3 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 CR2 8EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joseph Lee
Selsdon & Addington Village - Elected 7 May 2026
Robert Charles Ward
Selsdon & Addington Village - Elected 7 May 2026
Natasha Irons
Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.