Postcode CR2 8QB 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 Park & Hamsey Green area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green is £87,785 per year. The nearest station is Gravel Hill located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Birch (Selsdon).
Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green is £87,785 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 8QB.
Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green near CR2 8QB 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birch (Selsdon) | Large | Walking directions to Birch (Selsdon) |
| 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 8QB postcode area, located within Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 8QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 130 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Selsdon All in One | 2 Selsdon Parade, South Croydon, CR2 8LH | Walking directions to Selsdon All in One |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 232-236 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LE | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8QB, 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.