Postcode CR2 8QZ 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 22.9 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 0.9 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 22.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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 8QZ.
Forestdale near CR2 8QZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Gravel Hill | Tramlink | Walking directions to Gravel Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Selsdon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Selsdon Recreation Ground |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £376,250 in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £870,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £692,500 |
| Flats | 31 | £217,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £462,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £378,750 |
10 year median price trend in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
In the CR2 8QZ postcode area, located within Forestdale, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 8QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 232-236 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LE | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.