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Purley Central

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 schools in Purley Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
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
29.23(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.14(-13%)
Vehicle crime
8.95(-8%)
Other theft
8.95(-23%)
Shoplifting
7.62(-25%)
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

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Purley Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Purley Central 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 Purley Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£727,500
Flats45£268,000
Semi-Detached16£616,000
Terraced10£542,500

10 years median price trend in Purley Central

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

All postcodes in Purley Central

CR82JN

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CR26DH

Pampisford Road

CR26BU

Lynscott Way

CR82JL

Purley Way

CR82DA

Downs Court Road

CR82FT

Russell Hill

CR81DP

Coxley Rise

CR81HL

Brancaster Lane

CR81JG

Riddlesdown Avenue

CR82AE

Whytecliffe Road North

CR82LQ

Brighton Road

CR82XT

High Street

CR81AW

Hamilton Close

CR82FX

More Close

CR82GB

Wildflower Place

CR82NN

Hereward Avenue

CR82NT

Gilliam Grove

CR26QR

Kingsdown Avenue

CR81AU

Hillview Close

CR82AY

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82EZ

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82LN

Brighton Road

CR81DW

Grasmere Road

CR26DJ

Mount Park Avenue

CR82EJ

Beaumont Road

CR82FD

Brighton Road

CR82FE

Hillcrest Road

CR82FF

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82HE

Higher Drive

CR82LP

Brighton Road

CR83QB

Plough Lane

CR81BL

Friends Road

CR82EN

Graham Road

CR82FL

High Tree Close

CR82GE

Purley & Woodcote

CR82QE

Montpelier Road

CR83ED

Foxley Lane

CR81DA

Riddlesdown Road

CR82GA

Foxley Lane

CR82LA

Russell Hill Road

CR82LB

Russell Hill Road

CR82NE

Pampisford Road

CR82BX

Kimberley Place

CR81DU

Grasmere Road

CR81JE

Purley Bury Avenue

CR81JF

Purley Bury Avenue

CR82EE

Dale Road

CR82JY

Godstone Road

CR82JG

Highfield Road

CR82YX

Purley & Woodcote

CR20QU

Penwortham Road

CR26QH

Kingsdown Avenue

CR82FP

Russell Hill

CR81JH

Riddlesdown Avenue

CR82AG

Glenn Avenue

CR82YL

Russell Hill Place

CR82FW

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CR82PE

Lansdowne Road

CR82LH

Russell Hill Place

CR82QD

The Close

CR26QL

Kingsdown Avenue

CR81AD

Selcroft Road

CR81BE

Downs Court Road

CR82HP

Higher Drive

CR82HW

Purley & Woodcote

CR81BA

Godstone Mount

CR81BP

Cliff End

CR81HB

Yew Tree Walk

CR82BQ

Brighton Road

CR81HH

Brancaster Lane

CR81HJ

Brancaster Lane

CR82BZ

Christchurch Road

CR82FG

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82QG

Montpelier Road

CR26BW

Lynscott Way

CR81AS

Selcroft Road

CR81BN

Cliff End

CR82AT

Redbarn Close

CR82NG

Pampisford Road

CR81DB

Riddlesdown Road

CR82LD

Russell Hill Road

CR82QA

Montpelier Road

CR82BY

Christchurch Road

CR82EP

Northwood Avenue

CR82LL

Russell Hill Road

CR81DD

Riddlesdown Road

CR82HB

Foxley Hill Road

CR26DW

Mount Park Avenue

CR82EW

Holmoak Close

CR81DJ

Riddlesdown Road

CR81JL

Riddlesdown Avenue

CR82AD

High Street

CR82BD

Brighton Road

CR82LE

Russell Hill Road

CR83EF

Foxley Lane

CR81BB

Downs Court Road

CR82AU

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82FH

Whytecliffe Road South

CR20FJ

Purley Downs Road

CR81AB

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Data Sources

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