Postcode CR2 8LA is located in a major urban area, within the Selsdon Vale & Forestdale ward of Croydon in the London region , and forms part of the Selsdon area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Selsdon is £64,600 per year. The nearest station is Gravel Hill located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Selsdon Recreation Ground.
Selsdon has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Selsdon has a high crime rate, with approximately 113.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Selsdon is £64,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from CR2 8LA.
Selsdon near CR2 8LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £997,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £647,500 |
| Flats | 26 | £223,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £462,500 |
| Terraced | 46 | £387,500 |
10 years price trend in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
In the CR2 8LA postcode area, located within Selsdon, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's | 130 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LA | |
| 0.1 mi | Selsdon All in One | 2 Selsdon Parade, South Croydon, CR2 8LH | |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 232-236 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LE |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.