Postcode CR2 8JG 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 45.7 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 0.4 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 low crime rate, with approximately 45.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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 per household in Forestdale is £72,194 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from CR2 8JG.
Forestdale near CR2 8JG 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Addington Village | Tramlink | Walking directions to Addington Village |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Fieldway | Tramlink | Walking directions to Fieldway |
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 8JG postcode area, located within Forestdale, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 8JG
| 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 |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.