Postcode CR2 8HG 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.7 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fallen Oak Field.
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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 8HG.
Forestdale near CR2 8HG 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Gravel Hill | Tramlink | Walking directions to Gravel Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Coombe Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Coombe Lane |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Addington Village | Tramlink | Walking directions to Addington Village |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fallen Oak Field | Medium | Walking directions to Fallen Oak Field |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 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 | 15 | £720,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £262,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £566,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £497,500 |
10 year median price trend in Selsdon & Addington Village
In the CR2 8HG postcode area, located within Forestdale, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 8HG
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.