Boulogne Road 19, London

Scores

Safety by day 5.5/10, at night 4.5/10.

About Selhurst

A suburban part of Croydon with terraced housing, local streets, and a strong match-day atmosphere around Selhurst Park. It feels lived-in rather than touristy, with a mix of residential roads, small parks, and commuter activity near the station.

Good for

• budget travelers
• business travelers
• public transport users
• first-time visitors

Less suited to

• luxury travelers
• quiet seekers
• couples
• families

Watch out for

• Football match days around Selhurst Park can bring heavier crowds and traffic.
• Some streets are busier near the station and main roads, so expect typical urban noise.
• If you want a quiet, polished hotel district, this is less ideal than central London areas.

Sources

• The suburb with the lowest life expectancy in London: it doesn’t have that feel good factor
• Visiting Supporters’ Guide to Selhurst Park
• Living in Selhurst: area guide
• Living in Selhurst - Area Guide
• Selhurst

Getting around

• Beaconsfield Road / Legacy Youth Zone Bus, 190 m
• The Crescent Bus, 240 m
• Northcote Road / Legacy Youth Zone Bus, 240 m
• Windmill Road Bus, 280 m
• Beaconsfield Road Bus, 310 m

13.3 km to the city center (Charing Cross).