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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

CR82DB

Godstone Road

CR82HA

Purley Road

CR82HQ

Higher Drive

CR82NH

Pampisford Road

CR20RG

Purley Downs Road

CR26FW

Pampisford Road

CR83JA

The Bridle Road

CR82AW

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82EF

Dale Road

CR82GD

Higher Drive

CR81DX

Purley Hill

CR81AA

Warren Road

CR20RB

Purley Downs Road

CR82AL

Approach Road

CR81AL

Selcroft Road

CR82JX

Highbarrow Close

CR82ND

Edgehill Road

CR82DD

Godstone Road

CR82EY

Russell Hill

CR82FS

Russell Green Close

CR82JA

Russell Hill

CR82NL

Christchurch Road

CR81BF

Downs Court Road

CR82BR

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR82FQ

High Street

CR82NJ

Pampisford Road

CR82YU

Whytecliffe Road

CR81AG

Selcroft Road

CR81AN

Purley Hill

CR81HD

Yew Tree Walk

CR82AH

Woburn Avenue

CR82LF

Russell Hill Road

CR82LR

Brighton Road

CR83ER

Foxley Lane

CR82AS

Whytecliffe Road North

CR82PD

Lansdowne Road

CR81DY

Grasmere Road

CR81JD

Purley Bury Avenue

CR20RJ

Purley Downs Road

CR26QB

Biddulph Road

CR82EH

Olden Lane

CR81AH

Selcroft Road

CR81AQ

Oakwood Avenue

CR82AF

High Street

CR82ER

Northwood Avenue

CR82GH

Russell Hill

CR82JR

Atalanta Close

CR82LT

Russell Hill Place

CR82UU

Pampisford Road

CR81HF

Brancaster Lane

CR82FZ

More Close

CR82HF

Higher Drive

CR81AX

Harman Place

CR82NQ

Wyvern Road

CR20RX

Copperfield Close

CR81AJ

Selcroft Road

CR81JB

Purley Bury Avenue

CR82NU

St Denys Close

CR83BS

Foxley Lane

CR26DZ

Barnards Place

CR81AE

Warren Road

CR81DS

Downs Road

CR81HE

Brancaster Lane

CR82GG

More Close

CR82HR

Higher Drive

CR20RD

Purley Downs Road

CR81AR

Oakwood Avenue

CR82AX

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82JU

The Close

CR82JQ

Ensign Close

CR82PH

Lansdowne Road

CR26QP

Coningsby Road

CR81HG

Brancaster Lane

CR82AP

Station Approach

CR82AZ

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82NP

Wyvern Road

CR81DH

Riddlesdown Road

CR81FB

Riddlesdown Road

CR82BN

Brighton Road

CR26FE

Hillground Gardens

CR81DZ

Grasmere Road

CR81HU

Purley Bury Close

CR82DH

Godstone Road

CR82EA

Dale Road

CR82FB

Brighton Road

CR82FR

High Street

CR82FU

Russell Hill

CR82LU

Oscar Close

CR82QF

Montpelier Road

CR82UD

Station Approach

CR83EP

Foxley Lane

CR82AB

Purley Parade

CR82NR

Russell Green Close

CR82XL

Russell Hill Road

CR83EG

Furze Lane

CR83YH

Banstead Road

CR26QS

Kingsdown Avenue

CR81JJ

Riddlesdown Avenue

CR82ED

Dale Road

CR82HD

Foxley Hill Road

Data Sources

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