| Council | Croydon |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
| Demographics | 🏠 Homeowner Families |
£526,605
£643,966
£317,817
£611,833
£510,887
Is Shirley a nice place to live?
Yes, Shirley is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Outer London. It particularly appeals to homeowner families. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Shirley?
Shirley has a low crime rate of 77.8 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Supermarket, as reported by Metropolitan Police Service.
What are the best schools in Shirley?
Shirley has 51 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Stewart Fleming Primary School, Harris Primary Academy Beckenham, Harris Academy Beckenham. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School and Applegarth Academy. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Shirley?
The majority of residents in Shirley identify as White (British) (57%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (77%). The most common religion is Christian (54%).