Postcode CR2 8QS 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Forestdale is £53,200 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 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 21.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.9% 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 of residents in Forestdale is £53,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 8QS.
Forestdale near CR2 8QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £997,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £647,500 |
| Flats | 23 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £458,750 |
| Terraced | 50 | £380,000 |
10 years price trend in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
In the CR2 8QS postcode area, located within Forestdale, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.