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About

Purley Central sits along Brighton Road (A23) at the heart of Purley in the London Borough of Croydon. The area centres on Purley High Street and Station Road, with a mix of shops, cafes, and local services clustered around Purley Library and the town council offices. Small pockets of green space, including sections of Purley Beeches and tree-lined streets, sit within walking distance of the main shopping streets. Local schools, a health centre and community halls serve residents and nearby neighbourhoods.

Transport is a defining feature of Purley Central. Purley station is on the Brighton Main Line and marks the junction where the Caterham and Tattenham Corner branches split from the main line, providing rail links toward central London and Surrey. Several bus routes run along Brighton Road, connecting to Croydon town centre, Sutton and other south London suburbs. The layout of the streets around the station concentrates retail and commuter facilities within a short walk, which shapes daily movement and the pattern of businesses in the area.

Area overview

On average Purley Central has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year. There are 3 schools in Purley Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Purley Central is home to around 10,502 people, with a population density of about 4,016.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Purley Central Population
10,502
Population density
4,016.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.95(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.95(-22%)
Vehicle crime
8.09(-14%)
Shoplifting
8(-20%)
Other theft
8(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,075
48.31%
Indian
971
9.24%
Other White
843
8.03%
African
554
5.27%
Caribbean
531
5.06%
Total population: 10,504

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,235
49.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,186
13.83%
No qualifications
1,056
12.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,008
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
609
7.1%
Total 16+ residents: 8,573

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,467
34.67%
Owns outright
1,308
30.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
868
20.52%
Other social rented
257
6.07%
Social rents from council
156
3.69%
Total households: 4,231

Property prices in Purley Central

Median price£426,000
Price per sq ft£456
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £662K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £426,000 (about £456 per square foot) in Purley Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purley Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£747,500£479
Semi-Detached20£563,500£502
Terraced13£450,000£493
Flats60£281,750£429

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Purley Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£652,750£249,250£494,000£412,500
2017£725,000£285,000£517,500£383,000
2018£655,000£251,000£540,000£398,225
2019£660,000£320,000£555,000£441,750
2020£666,000£310,000£610,675£435,000
2021£757,500£330,000£635,000£475,500
2022£808,000£370,000£650,000£497,000
2023£860,000£300,000£615,500£531,111
2024£792,500£300,000£614,500£541,250
2025£747,500£270,000£625,000£516,500
2026£745,000£284,000£592,500£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£429£407£440£456
2017£423£401£406£455
2018£423£498£418£429
2019£426£453£410£401
2020£455£456£401£430
2021£460£480£429£480
2022£499£502£428£451
2023£469£446£454£457
2024£458£410£443£489
2025£499£406£479£499
2026£479£455£512£492
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Purley Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Purley Central

Is Purley Central safe?

Purley Central records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Purley Central?

The median sale price in Purley Central is £426,000 (about £456 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Purley Central?

Purley Central has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Purley Central?

Purley Central scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Purley Central sits around rank 19,625 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 Purley Central?

The average household income in Purley Central is around £81,987 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Purley Central

CR20RX

Copperfield Close

CR82EJ

Beaumont Road

CR82NJ

Pampisford Road

CR81HH

Brancaster Lane

CR82YL

Russell Hill Place

CR82GG

More Close

CR82EF

Dale Road

CR82NR

Russell Green Close

CR81AQ

Oakwood Avenue

CR82HA

Purley Road

CR82XT

High Street

CR82EZ

Whytecliffe Road South

CR83QA

Plough Lane

CR82GD

Higher Drive

CR82GA

Foxley Lane

CR82NF

Pampisford Road

CR82EL

Graham Road

CR81FB

Riddlesdown Road

CR26QN

Kingsdown Avenue

CR82AJ

Glenn Avenue

CR82FG

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82FH

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82NP

Wyvern Road

CR82AW

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82HQ

Higher Drive

CR82DD

Godstone Road

CR81AT

Pearson Close

CR82LT

Russell Hill Place

CR81AP

Purley Hill

CR82PJ

Lansdowne Road

CR26QB

Biddulph Road

CR82FP

Russell Hill

CR20RG

Purley Downs Road

CR82GH

Russell Hill

CR82AA

High Street

CR82DB

Godstone Road

CR82GF

Olden Lane

CR83ED

Foxley Lane

CR82LF

Russell Hill Road

CR82AT

Redbarn Close

CR82AG

Glenn Avenue

CR82PH

Lansdowne Road

CR82LB

Russell Hill Road

CR84DU

Callow Field

CR81AR

Oakwood Avenue

CR82QG

Montpelier Road

CR82JN

More Close

CR81DY

Grasmere Road

CR82EP

Northwood Avenue

CR20FJ

Purley Downs Road

CR81AW

Hamilton Close

CR81DH

Riddlesdown Road

CR81AX

Harman Place

CR20RJ

Purley Downs Road

CR82FQ

High Street

CR81HL

Brancaster Lane

CR26QP

Coningsby Road

CR81JB

Purley Bury Avenue

CR81JA

Lexington Court

CR82NG

Pampisford Road

CR82HP

Higher Drive

CR82FW

More Close

CR82AB

Purley Parade

CR82UJ

Willowbank Place

CR81DX

Purley Hill

CR81DD

Riddlesdown Road

CR82ND

Edgehill Road

CR26FW

Pampisford Road

CR26QR

Kingsdown Avenue

CR82LP

Brighton Road

CR82DH

Godstone Road

CR83EG

Furze Lane

CR82BH

Brighton Road

CR82NA

Edgehill Road

CR82XL

Russell Hill Road

CR82NN

Hereward Avenue

CR82LL

Russell Hill Road

CR83EA

Banstead Road

CR82NT

Gilliam Grove

CR81JG

Riddlesdown Avenue

CR81DP

Coxley Rise

CR82HE

Higher Drive

CR82EH

Olden Lane

CR82BR

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR83EH

Foxley Lane

CR82LQ

Brighton Road

CR26QL

Kingsdown Avenue

CR82JG

Highfield Road

CR82HD

Foxley Hill Road

CR82QA

Montpelier Road

CR81HF

Brancaster Lane

CR26BW

Lynscott Way

CR81JD

Purley Bury Avenue

CR82HH

Wilmot Road

CR82AF

High Street

CR81JJ

Riddlesdown Avenue

CR82LH

Russell Hill Place

CR82AD

High Street

CR81HD

Yew Tree Walk

CR82BD

Brighton Road