Postcode CR2 8PR is located in a major urban area, within the Selsdon Vale & Forestdale ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Forestdale area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 12.5 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Selsdon Recreation Ground.
Forestdale has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,971 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Forestdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 12.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 8PR.
Forestdale near CR2 8PR 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Selsdon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Selsdon Recreation Ground |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £870,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 45 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £393,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £507,500 |
| Detached | 11 | £555,000 |
10 year median price trend in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
In the CR2 8PR postcode area, located within Forestdale, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 8PR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 232-236 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for CR2 8PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Stranack
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack David Barwell
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Natasha Irons
Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.