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Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

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About

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is a residential ward in southern Croydon, bordering the London borough of Sutton. The area is characterised by suburban housing, including many interwar semi-detached homes, and is served by Purley Oaks railway station for connections into central London. Its eastern boundary is formed by the Brighton Main Line railway, creating a distinct edge. The local landscape is notably green, with several golf courses and sports fields within its boundaries.

The ward's most significant feature is the Riddlesdown part of the North Downs, an area of chalk grassland and woodland managed as a nature reserve. This open space provides walking routes and views across the surrounding countryside, contrasting with the built-up residential streets. The local community is supported by primary schools and shopping parades along Godstone Road, focusing on everyday needs rather than major retail centres.

Area overview

On average Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 162 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is £82,837 per year. There are 4 schools in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is home to around 9,715 people, with a population density of about 3,963.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Population
9,715
Population density
3,963.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.91(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.5(+44%)
Vehicle crime
20.38(+110%)
Other theft
17.4(+49%)
Drugs
15.03(+147%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,774
49.12%
Indian
876
9.01%
Other White
745
7.67%
African
520
5.35%
Caribbean
507
5.22%
Total population: 9,719

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,767
48.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,190
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,009
12.9%
No qualifications
808
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
620
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 7,820

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,503
39.65%
Owns outright
1,205
31.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
655
17.28%
Other social rented
195
5.14%
Social rents from council
108
2.85%
Total households: 3,791

Property prices in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown 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 Oaks & Riddlesdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£716,000
Flats41£292,500
Semi-Detached27£580,000
Terraced17£525,000

10 years median price trend in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.

All postcodes in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR20DT

Broomhall Road

CR26DH

Pampisford Road

CR85WY

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR89GD

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR26BU

Lynscott Way

CR81DP

Coxley Rise

CR81HL

Brancaster Lane

CR81JG

Riddlesdown Avenue

CR82AE

Whytecliffe Road North

CR82QB

Montpelier Road

CR26DB

Pampisford Road

CR26QR

Kingsdown Avenue

CR81AU

Hillview Close

CR81EG

Buttermere Gardens

CR82BS

Purley Park Road

CR20NE

Grange Road

CR20NH

Kendall Avenue

CR26JY

Joshua Close

CR81DW

Grasmere Road

CR82BU

Purley Park Road

CR20NB

Grange Road

CR26DJ

Mount Park Avenue

CR81EP

Derwent Drive

CR81ES

Derwent Drive

CR81ER

Derwent Drive

CR82QE

Montpelier Road

CR26JZ

Allder Way

CR81DA

Riddlesdown Road

CR20FN

Sanderstead Road

CR26AQ

Brighton Road

CR81DF

Riddlesdown Road

CR20QF

Norman Avenue

CR26FA

Haling Down Passage

CR81DG

Riddlesdown Road

CR81DU

Grasmere Road

CR81EU

Honister Heights

CR81JE

Purley Bury Avenue

CR81JF

Purley Bury Avenue

CR20QX

Parrs Close

CR20QU

Penwortham Road

CR26FH

Pampisford Road

CR26QH

Kingsdown Avenue

CR82BL

Brighton Road

CR89AJ

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR81DE

Riddlesdown Road

CR81JH

Riddlesdown Avenue

CR82AG

Glenn Avenue

CR26DL

Pampisford Road

CR81DT

Mitchley Avenue

CR81DL

Riddlesdown Road

CR81EA

Mitchley Avenue

CR81EF

Ingleboro Drive

CR82QD

The Close

CR26AU

Brighton Road

CR26FN

Pampisford Road

CR26QL

Kingsdown Avenue

CR81DN

Mitchley Avenue

CR82WH

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR20PU

Glossop Road

CR26XH

Brighton Road

CR81HB

Yew Tree Walk

CR89FA

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR20RY

Allenby Avenue

CR81HH

Brancaster Lane

CR81HJ

Brancaster Lane

CR82BZ

Christchurch Road

CR82QG

Montpelier Road

CR26BW

Lynscott Way

CR82AT

Redbarn Close

CR20QQ

Kendall Avenue South

CR81DB

Riddlesdown Road

CR82QA

Montpelier Road

CR26PN

Harepit Close

CR82BY

Christchurch Road

CR20PP

Florence Road

CR81DD

Riddlesdown Road

CR81EE

Ingleboro Drive

CR82BG

Brighton Road

CR26DW

Mount Park Avenue

CR81DJ

Riddlesdown Road

CR81EN

Grisedale Gardens

CR81JL

Riddlesdown Avenue

CR26GS

Pampisford Road

CR26JX

Allder Way

CR82AD

High Street

CR82BD

Brighton Road

CR81XL

Dalton Close

CR84WL

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR26QA

Biddulph Road

CR20FJ

Purley Downs Road

CR26FY

Haling Down Passage

CR81AB

The Spinney

CR82NH

Pampisford Road

CR20RG

Purley Downs Road

CR26BZ

Hamond Close

CR26FG

Netherheys Drive

CR26FW

Pampisford Road

CR81JN

Coombe Wood Hill

CR81ZS

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR89FW

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

Data Sources

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