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Kenley North

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About

Kenley North sits on the southern edge of Croydon, bordered by open countryside and the North Downs. The area is largely residential, characterised by semi-detached and detached houses from the interwar period, with quiet, leafy streets. It is adjacent to the significant open space of Kenley Common.

A defining local feature is the preserved Kenley Aerodrome, a former Battle of Britain airfield. Its historic runways and original RAF buildings now form a large recreational ground, creating a distinct sense of space and history within the suburban landscape.

Area overview

On average Kenley North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year. There are 4 schools in Kenley North: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Kenley North is home to around 6,364 people, with a population density of about 4,010.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Kenley North Population
6,364
Population density
4,010.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.28(-43%)
Shoplifting
12.73(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
11(-59%)
Vehicle crime
6.29(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.19(-10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,601
56.62%
Other White
445
7%
Indian
439
6.9%
African
305
4.8%
Caribbean
298
4.69%
Total population: 6,360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,142
42.87%
Level 3 (A level)
833
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
674
13.49%
No qualifications
625
12.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
431
8.63%
Total 16+ residents: 4,997

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,047
43.72%
Owns outright
640
26.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
306
12.78%
Social rents from council
201
8.39%
Other social rented
126
5.26%
Total households: 2,395

Property prices in Kenley North

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £487,000 in Kenley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kenley North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kenley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£710,000
Flats11£270,000
Semi-Detached41£525,000
Terraced24£432,500

10 years median price trend in Kenley North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenley North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.