Postcode CR2 8HL 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.
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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from CR2 8HL.
Forestdale near CR2 8HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £566,750 in Selsdon & Addington Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £2,450,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £685,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £262,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £585,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £520,000 |
10 years price trend in Selsdon & Addington Village
In the CR2 8HL postcode area, located within Forestdale, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Featherbed Lane, Croydon, CR0 9AS | |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Featherbed Lane, Croydon, CR0 9AS | |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Food | Holmbury Grove, Croydon, CR2 8JH |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Forum | 1 Bardolph Avenue, Croydon, CR0 9BG | |
| 0.4 mi | Forestdale Arms | Featherbed Lane, Croydon, CR0 9AS |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.