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.
The nearest station is Gravel Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Gravel Hill | Tramlink | Walking directions to Gravel Hill |
| 1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Coombe Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Coombe Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Selsdon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Selsdon Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Fallen Oak Field | Medium | Walking directions to Fallen Oak Field |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 in Selsdon & Addington Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,500 up to £2,450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £720,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £262,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £566,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £497,500 |
10 year median 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.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 8RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 232-236 Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8LE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Selsdon All in One | 2 Selsdon Parade, South Croydon, CR2 8LH | Walking directions to Selsdon All in One |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.