Postcode CR2 8LE 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 moderate crime levels, with around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Selsdon is £86,467 per year. The nearest station is Gravel Hill located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Selsdon Recreation Ground.
Selsdon has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Selsdon has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 per household in Selsdon is £86,467 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from CR2 8LE.
Selsdon near CR2 8LE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Gravel Hill | Tramlink | Walking directions to Gravel Hill |
| 1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Coombe Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Coombe Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Selsdon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Selsdon Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Fallen Oak Field | Medium | Walking directions to Fallen Oak Field |
| 0.3 mi | Clears Croft | Small | Walking directions to Clears Croft |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £918,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £725,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £218,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £455,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £405,000 |
10 year median price trend in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
In the CR2 8LE postcode area, located within Selsdon, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 8LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 232-236 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Selsdon All in One | 2 Selsdon Parade, South Croydon, CR2 8LH | Walking directions to Selsdon All in One |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 130 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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: 01/01/2026.