WICKHAM ROAD, CR0 8BA House Prices & Local Information

CR0 8BA is a sought-after residential area on Wickham Road, 0.1km from Shirley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Shirley South ward and the Croydon Central constituency.

For serious buyers, CR0 8BA is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CR0 8BA are sourced from Output Area E00005293 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.