Postcode CR2 8HU 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 84.0 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Heathfield.
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 84.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.9% 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 8HU.
Forestdale near CR2 8HU 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 8HU postcode area, located within Forestdale, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.