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CR9 8AB

Poppy Lane

Shirley North

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Detailed insights for CR9 8AB

Overview

Postcode CR9 8AB is located in a major urban area, within the Shirley North ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Monks Orchard area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 84% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Monks Orchard is £84,128 per year. The nearest station is Woodside, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ashburton Playing Fields.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Monks Orchard has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Monks Orchard has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Monks Orchard is £84,128 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR9 8AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Monks Orchard near CR9 8AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Woodside located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR9 8AB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Woodside

Tramlink

Walking directions to Woodside
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Blackhorse Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Blackhorse Lane
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Arena

Tramlink

Walking directions to Arena

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR9 8AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAshburton Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Ashburton Playing Fields
0.5 miAshburton ParkLargeWalking directions to Ashburton Park

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
1,982 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.79(-56%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.06(-74%)
Vehicle crime
3.72(-60%)
Public order
2.48(-63%)
Other theft
2.48(-78%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
66.53%
Indian
22
9.09%
Other White
20
8.26%
Chinese
9
3.72%
Caribbean
9
3.72%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
36.1%
Level 3 (A level)
37
18.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.63%
No qualifications
29
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
38.14%
Owns with a mortgage
44
37.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.25%
Other social rented
6
5.08%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Shirley North

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£488
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£380K – £555K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £488 per square foot) in Shirley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,639 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shirley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£560,000£539
Semi-Detached52£521,500£493
Terraced50£431,500£485
Flats38£330,000£460

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shirley North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£305,000£462,000£391,375
2017£573,750£305,750£450,000£395,000
2018£520,000£330,000£478,750£380,000
2019£520,000£325,000£452,500£403,750
2020£540,000£314,500£456,000£405,000
2021£575,000£325,000£515,000£432,500
2022£650,000£348,500£540,000£490,500
2023£625,000£320,000£540,000£460,000
2024£529,930£325,000£472,000£450,000
2025£530,000£332,500£547,500£430,250
2026£576,000£330,000£527,500£435,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367£408£438£407
2017£458£413£435£432
2018£428£441£412£438
2019£442£432£414£425
2020£482£430£420£420
2021£524£448£455£471
2022£514£477£502£469
2023£522£472£486£485
2024£494£451£474£462
2025£530£471£486£465
2026£534£457£482£496
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirley North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shirley North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR9 8AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR9 8AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 2025113, Woodmere Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7PHDetachedFreehold£530,000
21 Mar 2025119, Woodmere Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7PHDetachedFreehold£585,000
22 Sept 202574, Glenthorne Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7EZTerracedFreehold£580,000
04 Mar 202611, Parsley Gardens, Croydon, CR0 8YGTerracedFreehold£347,500
19 Mar 20256, Parsley Gardens, Croydon, CR0 8YGTerracedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the CR9 8AB postcode area, located within Monks Orchard, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR9 8AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miAll-throughOasis Academy Shirley ParkAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableTrinity SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryMonks Orchard Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR9 8AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR9 8AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express23-41 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 7ERWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSelect Food & Wine186 Bingham Road, Croydon, CR0 7EHWalking directions to Select Food & Wine
0.4 miHathaways163 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 8SSWalking directions to Hathaways
0.4 miM&S Simply Food179 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 8SSWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.5 miTesco Express10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7RAWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR9 8AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Johnson

Shirley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Richard Rishi Chatterjee

Shirley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sue Bennett

Shirley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Natasha Irons

Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon EastE14001186
WardShirley NorthE05011482
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Monks OrchardE02000211
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 018EE01001134
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about CR9 8AB

Is CR9 8AB (Monks Orchard) safe?

The area around CR9 8AB records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CR9 8AB?

The median sale price around CR9 8AB in Monks Orchard is £450,000 (about £488 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR9 8AB?

There are 13 schools close to CR9 8AB, including Oasis Academy Shirley Park (Good), Trinity School and Monks Orchard Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR9 8AB?

The closest station to CR9 8AB is Woodside in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 824 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR9 8AB?

CR9 8AB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR9 8AB (Monks Orchard) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering CR9 8AB is Natasha Irons (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mark Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party), Richard Rishi Chatterjee (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sue Bennett (Conservative and Unionist Party).