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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.

All postcodes in Kenley

CR85LJ

Fairoak Close

CR85LZ

Glendale Rise

CR85LQ

Foxley Road

CR30DB

Hilltop Road

CR30DP

Mosslea Road

CR85DS

Oaklands Gardens

CR85LS

Bywood Close

CR85DL

Hawkhirst Road

CR85DR

Longwood Road

CR85NZ

Oaks Road

CR84BR

Croftleigh Avenue

CR85LU

Wattendon Road

CR85GQ

Kenley Lane

CR85HF

Frobisher Close

CR85NF

Little Roke Road

CR85JW

Kenwood Ridge

CR85GA

Bakers Close

CR85AE

Godstone Road

CR84AN

Old Lodge Lane

CR85LR

Cullesden Road

CR85SH

Shord Hill

CR85LN

Chertsey Close

CR85GD

Godstone Road

CR85DP

Mount Close

CR85BG

Godstone Road

CR85JG

Abbots Lane

CR85GX

Godstone Road

CR84AH

Lodge Hill

CR85EB

Hermitage Road

CR85LG

Firs Road

CR85JF

Godstone Road

CR30DL

Hillcrest Road

CR84BE

Wontford Road

CR82XG

Densham Drive

CR84AF

Haydn Avenue

CR85LH

Firs Road

CR85LY

Hadley Wood Rise

CR85DX

Cumberlands

CR85AR

Park Road

CR85NG

Little Roke Avenue

CR85BJ

Godstone Road

CR82HL

Higher Drive

CR85JQ

Hayes Lane

CR85JL

Cedar Walk

CR85FS

Pinecoat Drive

CR85GE

Godstone Road

CR30DH

Marlings Close

CR85BD

Godstone Road

CR85HD

Welcomes Road

CR84DP

Old Lodge Lane

CR85LB

Hayes Lane

CR85EJ

Hayes Lane

CR84AG

Haydn Avenue

CR85LW

Wattendon Road

CR85GZ

Hayes Lane

CR84BH

Roffey Close

CR85HS

Simone Drive

CR85JS

Hayes Lane

CR84AW

Old Lodge Lane

CR85NE

Little Roke Road

CR84AU

Old Lodge Lane

CR84DR

Bencombe Road

CR85DF

Kenley Lane

CR85ET

Betula Close

CR84AE

Haydn Avenue

CR85HB

Welcomes Road

CR85EA

Hermitage Road

CR85EN

Kearton Close

CR85AX

Glenside Close

CR85EG

Hayes Lane

CR85FQ

Oakmont Close

CR85BA

Garston Lane

CR84BX

Templeman Close

CR85GB

Waterbourne Way

CR85DE

Kenley Lane

CR85ED

Kenley Lane

CR85DU

Church Road

CR85NN

Little Roke Avenue

CR85ND

Lower Road

CR30DR

Mosslea Road

CR85AH

Gomshall Gardens

CR85NJ

Little Roke Avenue

CR85AA

Godstone Road

CR85DD

Kenley Lane

CR85EE

Uplands Road

CR85LD

Firs Road

CR82HJ

Higher Drive

CR85PE

Redtiles Gardens

CR85JZ

Beechcroft Avenue

CR85BQ

Valley Road

CR30DN

Hillcrest Road

CR85BE

Waverley Avenue

CR85EH

Cumnor Rise

CR85BU

Valley Road

CR85NY

Oaks Road

CR30DQ

Mosslea Road

CR85BR

Valley View Gardens

CR85NQ

Roke Road

CR85AS

Park Road

CR85NT

Burwood Avenue

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.