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CR2 8NU

Benhurst Gardens

Selsdon Vale & Forestdale

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Detailed insights for CR2 8NU

Overview

Postcode CR2 8NU 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selsdon is £86,467 per year. The nearest station is Gravel Hill, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Selsdon Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Selsdon has a very 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.

Crime level

4/10

Selsdon has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Selsdon is £86,467 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 8NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Selsdon near CR2 8NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Gravel Hill located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR2 8NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSelsdon Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Selsdon Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
3,632.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.79(-33%)
Vehicle crime
9.65(+3%)
Shoplifting
8.91(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.17(-70%)
Burglary
6.68(+22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
59.88%
Indian
31
9.42%
Other Asian
22
6.69%
Caribbean
13
3.95%
African
12
3.65%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
38.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.78%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.78%
No qualifications
33
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
46.34%
Owns with a mortgage
52
42.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.94%
Shared ownership
2
1.63%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£447
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£233K – £444K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£555,000£415
Semi-Detached17£450,000£543
Terraced54£393,750£448
Flats45£213,500£403

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£820,000£223,000£439,500£360,000
2017£690,000£226,250£407,500£355,000
2018£622,500£225,500£395,000£360,000
2019£597,500£220,000£400,000£345,000
2020£657,500£235,000£445,000£360,000
2021£729,000£220,000£421,000£358,000
2022£608,000£219,000£499,000£416,000
2023£820,000£228,000£482,500£401,500
2024£645,000£235,000£462,500£378,750
2025£625,000£215,000£515,000£392,500
2026£440,625£207,500£415,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£414£426£427£368
2017£414£424£472£373
2018£361£427£453£387
2019£434£402£453£387
2020£461£425£435£378
2021£468£422£498£405
2022£490£427£463£436
2023£500£439£517£439
2024£454£436£491£431
2025£461£402£542£465
2026£327£404£592£437
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Selsdon Vale & Forestdale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 8NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 8NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 202553, Benhurst Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 8NYTerracedFreehold£483,000
16 Apr 202626, Elm Park Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 8RUTerracedFreehold£445,000
09 May 2025115, Benhurst Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 8NZSemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000
18 Dec 2025140, Benhurst Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 8NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£515,000
09 May 2025142, Benhurst Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 8NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000

Schools

In the CR2 8NU postcode area, located within Selsdon, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 8NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCroydon High SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryGreenvale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySelsdon Primary and Nursery SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 8NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 8NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi232-236 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LEWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSelsdon All in One2 Selsdon Parade, South Croydon, CR2 8LHWalking directions to Selsdon All in One
0.3 miSainsbury's130 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LAWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR2 8NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Stranack

Selsdon Vale & Forestdale - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Jack David Barwell

Selsdon Vale & Forestdale - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Natasha Irons

Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon EastE14001186
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SelsdonE02000226
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 033AE01001120
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 8NU

Is CR2 8NU (Selsdon) safe?

The area around CR2 8NU records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR2 8NU?

The median sale price around CR2 8NU in Selsdon is £370,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 8NU?

There are 8 schools close to CR2 8NU, including Croydon High School, Greenvale Primary School (Good) and Selsdon Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CR2 8NU?

CR2 8NU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,489 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR2 8NU (Selsdon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering CR2 8NU is Natasha Irons (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Stranack (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jack David Barwell (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.