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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 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. The median sale price in Purley Central is £425,500 (around £458 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £291,250 and £649,250. 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: £425,500
Price per sq ft: £458
Sales (last 12 months): 118
Typical range (middle 50%): £291K – £649K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £425,500 (about £458 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
Detached30£747,500£479
Semi-Detached19£535,000£504
Terraced13£450,000£493
Flats56£281,750£430

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.

All postcodesin Purley Central

CR82BY

Christchurch Road

CR26FE

Hillground Gardens

CR82YU

Whytecliffe Road

CR20RA

Purley Downs Road

CR83QB

Plough Lane

CR82NU

St Denys Close

CR20QU

Penwortham Road

CR82AZ

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82YX

Purley & Woodcote

CR81HB

Yew Tree Walk

CR81AB

The Spinney

CR82EA

Dale Road

CR82AE

Whytecliffe Road North

CR82FU

Russell Hill

CR81DA

Riddlesdown Road

CR82NS

Russell Green Close

CR82EY

Russell Hill

CR81AS

Selcroft Road

CR81AL

Selcroft Road

CR82LE

Russell Hill Road

CR81DJ

Riddlesdown Road

CR81DW

Grasmere Road

CR83ER

Foxley Lane

CR83YH

Banstead Road

CR82FE

Hillcrest Road

CR82LA

Russell Hill Road

CR82NQ

Wyvern Road

CR82HB

Foxley Hill Road

CR26DZ

Barnards Place

CR82NL

Christchurch Road

CR26DJ

Mount Park Avenue

CR82PD

Lansdowne Road

CR83EN

Foxley Lane

CR82QE

Montpelier Road

CR81HJ

Brancaster Lane

CR20RD

Purley Downs Road

CR81AJ

Selcroft Road

CR82FA

Pringle Gardens

CR81JF

Purley Bury Avenue

CR82FZ

More Close

CR82JL

Purley Way

CR81BB

Downs Court Road

CR82BX

Kimberley Place

CR82EN

Graham Road

CR82BN

Brighton Road

CR82JX

Highbarrow Close

CR81DS

Downs Road

CR82LD

Russell Hill Road

CR81AA

Warren Road

CR81DZ

Grasmere Road

CR82BQ

Brighton Road

CR82DA

Downs Court Road

CR82EE

Dale Road

CR82FD

Brighton Road

CR81JH

Riddlesdown Avenue

CR82UU

Pampisford Road

CR26BU

Lynscott Way

CR82JU

The Close

CR82PE

Lansdowne Road

CR82HF

Higher Drive

CR81AU

Hillview Close

CR82FX

More Close

CR82LN

Brighton Road

CR81DQ

Holt Place

CR83EP

Foxley Lane

CR81DU

Grasmere Road

CR82GB

Wildflower Place

CR81DB

Riddlesdown Road

CR82BP

Brighton Road

CR81JE

Purley Bury Avenue

CR82AP

Station Approach

CR81HG

Brancaster Lane

CR82AR

Whytecliffe Road North

CR82FY

Russell Hill

CR81JL

Riddlesdown Avenue

CR82LR

Brighton Road

CR26GP

Lambourn Close

CR82JJ

Highfield Road

CR82EG

Beaumont Road

CR82NB

Edgehill Road

CR81BE

Downs Court Road

CR82ED

Dale Road

CR82JY

Godstone Road

CR82JH

Coldharbour Lane

CR82GE

Purley & Woodcote

CR82LU

Oscar Close

CR20QS

Penwortham Road

CR81BL

Friends Road

CR82EB

Dale Road

CR81AE

Warren Road

CR81HW

Purley Bury Close

CR82BZ

Christchurch Road

CR82AX

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82NH

Pampisford Road

CR82FS

Russell Green Close

CR82EW

Holmoak Close

CR81AN

Purley Hill

CR20RB

Purley Downs Road

CR82AU

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82PA

Lansdowne Road