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Outdoor Spaces
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Golf Course
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Tennis Court
Bowling Green
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Takeaways| Council | Croydon |
| Crime Rate | Average for an Outer London suburb 10% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
| Demographics | 🏠 Homeowner Families |
AllotmentsPlay SpaceGolf CoursePublic ParkTennis CourtBowling GreenPlaying FieldPubs & BarsRestaurants & CafesRetail ShoppingSupermarketsTakeawaysNo train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Shirley is £528,731, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Shirley house price trends over the last 30 years.
£528,731
£646,346
£326,308
£555,769
£489,385
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 an average crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 67 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 10% below the national average, and about average for Outer London.
What are the best schools in Shirley?
Shirley has 51 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Harris Primary Academy Benson and St John's CofE Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School and Applegarth Academy. Note: 3 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%).