Postcode CR2 8RS is located in a major urban area, within the Selsdon & Addington Village ward of Croydon in the London region , and forms part of the Forestdale area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.9 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Selsdon Recreation Ground.
Forestdale has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,547 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Forestdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from CR2 8RS.
Forestdale near CR2 8RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £566,750 in Selsdon & Addington Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £2,450,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £685,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £262,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £585,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £520,000 |
10 years price trend in Selsdon & Addington Village
In the CR2 8RS postcode area, located within Forestdale, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 232-236 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LE | |
| 0.4 mi | Selsdon All in One | 2 Selsdon Parade, South Croydon, CR2 8LH |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Forum | 1 Bardolph Avenue, Croydon, CR0 9BG | |
| 0.5 mi | The Sir Julian Huxley | 152-154 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.