Postcode CR2 8QR 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 1.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 0.7% 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 8QR.
Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green near CR2 8QR 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8QR postcode area, located within Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green, there are 2 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.