Postcode CR2 8QL 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 33.2 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 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 8QL.
Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green near CR2 8QL 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birch (Selsdon) | Large | Walking directions to Birch (Selsdon) |
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 8QL postcode area, located within Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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: 16/01/2026.