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About

Kenley ward is a residential area situated on the southern edge of the London Borough of Croydon, bordering the Surrey countryside. It is characterised by its quiet, leafy streets and a high proportion of detached and semi-detached houses, contributing to a suburban atmosphere. The area is primarily known for its proximity to open green spaces like Riddlesdown Common and the Kenley Common section of the Coulsdon Commons, which offer walking routes and views over the North Downs.

The ward is historically significant for the former Royal Air Force station, Kenley Aerodrome, a key fighter base during the Battle of Britain. Much of the airfield's historic perimeter and several original blast pens are preserved within a conservation area, creating a large, open grassland space unique to suburban London. Local amenities are centred along the main roads, with a few shops, schools, and the Kenley Memorial Hall serving the community.

Area overview

On average Kenley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kenley is £91,215 per year. There are 5 schools in Kenley: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Kenley is home to around 10,985 people, with a population density of about 2,113.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Kenley Population
10,985
Population density
2,113.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.57(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.02(-48%)
Shoplifting
8.19(-18%)
Vehicle crime
7.19(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.1(-11%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,726
61.23%
Indian
751
6.84%
Other White
638
5.81%
African
485
4.42%
Caribbean
371
3.38%
Total population: 10,985

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,885
43.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,432
16.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,212
13.72%
No qualifications
981
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
746
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 8,831

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,821
44.02%
Owns outright
1,365
32.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
417
10.08%
Social rents from council
240
5.8%
Other social rented
181
4.38%
Total households: 4,137

Property prices in Kenley

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Kenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,095,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kenley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached40£768,500£5,121
Flats24£328,750£4,255
Semi-Detached45£540,000£5,128
Terraced18£418,500£5,013

10 years median price trend in Kenley

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

Frequently asked questions about Kenley

Is Kenley safe?

Kenley records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kenley?

The median sale price in Kenley is £500,000 (about £4,982 per square metre) based on 127 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kenley?

Kenley has 5 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kenley?

Kenley scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kenley sits around rank 22,234 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kenley?

The average household income in Kenley is around £91,215 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Kenley

CR85AD

Bourne View

CR85LT

Beckett Avenue

CR85HL

Lovelock Close

CR85DQ

Bader Close

CR84DD

Old Lodge Lane

CR85JR

Hayes Lane

CR85DA

Redwood Close

CR85JE

Godstone Road

CR85HQ

Hayes Lane

CR85AQ

Park Road

CR85EF

Uplands Road

CR85DG

Valley Road

CR84BT

Croftleigh Avenue

CR84AZ

Old Lodge Lane

CR85BN

Godstone Road

CR85HZ

Hermitage Road

CR85HE

Welcomes Road

CR84BW

Croftleigh Avenue

CR84BZ

Clement Close

CR85BW

Valley Road

CR85DH

Ashurst Close

CR85DB

Kenley Lane

CR82HS

Highland Road

CR30DE

Hilltop Road

CR85NR

Oaks Road

CR30DU

Beverley Road

CR85EZ

Benthall Gardens

CR30DX

Beverley Road

CR85NL

Roke Close

CR84BQ

Reedham Park Avenue

CR84AJ

Haydn Avenue

CR85BX

Langham Dene

CR30DD

Hilltop Road

CR84DQ

Bencombe Road

CR85NU

Kenmore Road

CR85HY

Fairways

CR84AP

Old Lodge Lane

CR85DN

Hawkhirst Road

CR85LA

Hayes Lane

CR84DH

Old Lodge Lane

CR85HN

Hayes Lane

CR85DJ

Valley Road

CR85EL

Zig Zag Road

CR85JP

Hayes Lane

CR84AQ

Old Lodge Lane

CR85FF

Lower Road

CR84AD

Burcott Road

CR84AX

Rowland Place

CR85PD

Cadogan Place

CR85AF

Godstone Road

CR85JA

Station Road

CR30EX

New Barn Lane

CR85BS

Bourne Park Close

CR85BH

Godstone Road

CR85JY

Yewbank Close

CR85EW

Old Lodge Lane

CR85HG

Welcomes Road

CR30DW

Beverley Road

CR84DL

Old Lodge Lane

CR85HR

Hayes Lane

CR85JN

Hayes Lane

CR84AL

Old Lodge Lane

CR85HH

Welcomes Road

CR85AT

Old Barn Lane

CR84BY

Clement Close

CR85LF

Hayes Lane

CR84BU

Croftleigh Avenue

CR85FP

Park Road

CR30DS

Mosslea Road

CR85JT

Wheat Knoll

CR85JX

Pondfield Road

CR85FE

Foxley Road

CR85HP

Hayes Lane

CR85HX

Pine Close

CR85BY

Valley Road

CR84BB

Colescroft Hill

CR85BZ

Valley Road

CR85LL

Ravens Wold

CR85YL

The Towers

CR85NH

Lower Road

CR84BJ

Whitefield Avenue

CR85LX

Woodhyrst Gardens

CR85JH

Abbots Lane

CR30DT

Beverley Road

CR85FT

Shady Close

CR85HA

Welcomes Road

CR85AP

Park Road

CR85HU

Maryhill Close

CR30DJ

Hillcrest Road

CR84AY

Old Lodge Lane

CR85BT

Wordsworth Avenue

CR84AA

Burcott Road

CR30DG

Hillcrest Road

CR85EU

Old Lodge Lane

CR85DY

Roke Road

CR84BL

Wontford Road

CR85DW

Church Road

CR85GR

Denefield Drive

CR84BP

Whitefield Avenue

CR85NS

Frensham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.