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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 49 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
49
Deprivation level
4/10
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
20.39(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.11(-55%)
Shoplifting
7.65(-24%)
Vehicle crime
6.83(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.1(+6%)
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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £548,280 in Kenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,765,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kenley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£725,000
Flats20£287,250
Semi-Detached43£550,000
Terraced17£420,000

10 years median price trend in Kenley

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

All postcodes in Kenley

CR85GB

Waterbourne Way

CR30DE

Hilltop Road

CR85GY

Heronwood Gardens

CR84AZ

Old Lodge Lane

CR85NU

Kenmore Road

CR85DH

Ashurst Close

CR85HQ

Hayes Lane

CR85JA

Station Road

CR85JJ

Lawford Gardens

CR85NG

Little Roke Avenue

CR84BF

Wontford Road

CR85AH

Gomshall Gardens

CR85DF

Kenley Lane

CR82HJ

Higher Drive

CR84BQ

Reedham Park Avenue

CR85DJ

Valley Road

CR85EE

Uplands Road

CR85EL

Zig Zag Road

CR85LZ

Glendale Rise

CR84BB

Colescroft Hill

CR84DL

Old Lodge Lane

CR85BD

Godstone Road

CR85JP

Hayes Lane

CR84AX

Rowland Place

CR84BW

Croftleigh Avenue

CR85DN

Hawkhirst Road

CR85FQ

Oakmont Close

CR85PD

Cadogan Place

CR84AD

Burcott Road

CR30DH

Marlings Close

CR85ET

Betula Close

CR85JH

Abbots Lane

CR85JS

Hayes Lane

CR30DP

Mosslea Road

CR84AH

Lodge Hill

CR85EN

Kearton Close

CR85NB

Lower Road

CR85LJ

Fairoak Close

CR85AP

Park Road

CR85FS

Pinecoat Drive

CR85HN

Hayes Lane

CR85LT

Beckett Avenue

CR30EX

New Barn Lane

CR84AE

Haydn Avenue

CR85BT

Wordsworth Avenue

CR85GZ

Hayes Lane

CR85JR

Hayes Lane

CR85FP

Park Road

CR85NH

Lower Road

CR84AU

Old Lodge Lane

CR85BJ

Godstone Road

CR85DE

Kenley Lane

CR85LS

Bywood Close

CR85DX

Cumberlands

CR85FF

Lower Road

CR85HP

Hayes Lane

CR85JL

Cedar Walk

CR84AP

Old Lodge Lane

CR85AD

Bourne View

CR85FT

Shady Close

CR85GQ

Kenley Lane

CR85AZ

Purcell Close

CR82XG

Densham Drive

CR85AN

Garston Gardens

CR85LP

Steyning Close

CR85PE

Redtiles Gardens

CR85BW

Valley Road

CR84AN

Old Lodge Lane

CR85BR

Valley View Gardens

CR85EJ

Hayes Lane

CR85NL

Roke Close

CR84BH

Roffey Close

CR85BN

Godstone Road

CR85NT

Burwood Avenue

CR84AY

Old Lodge Lane

CR85EG

Hayes Lane

CR85HR

Hayes Lane

CR85JW

Kenwood Ridge

CR85LY

Hadley Wood Rise

CR85NW

Kenmore Road

CR84BJ

Whitefield Avenue

CR85GE

Godstone Road

CR85EH

Cumnor Rise

CR85HB

Welcomes Road

CR85LA

Hayes Lane

CR30DQ

Mosslea Road

CR84DQ

Bencombe Road

CR30DF

Hilltop Road

CR30DR

Mosslea Road

CR85FE

Foxley Road

CR85GR

Denefield Drive

CR85HL

Lovelock Close

CR85JF

Godstone Road

CR85LD

Firs Road

CR84DN

Old Lodge Lane

CR85DS

Oaklands Gardens

CR85DW

Church Road

CR85HY

Fairways

CR85JU

Highclere Close

CR85AA

Godstone Road

Data Sources

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