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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Monks Orchard is £61,700 per year. The nearest station is Woodside located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Ashburton Playing Fields.
Monks Orchard has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,648 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Monks Orchard has a very low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Monks Orchard is £61,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR9 8AB.
Monks Orchard near CR9 8AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woodside located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ashburton Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Ashburton Playing Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Ashburton Park | Large | Walking directions to Ashburton Park |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 in Shirley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,639 up to £1,423,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £527,500 |
| Flats | 39 | £330,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £535,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £440,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shirley North
In the CR9 8AB postcode area, located within Monks Orchard, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR9 8AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 23-41 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 7ER | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Select Food & Wine | 186 Bingham Road, Croydon, CR0 7EH | Walking directions to Select Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Hathaways | 163 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 8SS | Walking directions to Hathaways |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | 179 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 8SS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.