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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 150 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
150
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
59.19(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.1(+31%)
Vehicle crime
18.63(+99%)
Other theft
15.34(+34%)
Drugs
13.07(+111%)
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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £868,000.

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
Semi-Detached31£555,000
Terraced15£502,000
Detached28£727,400
Flats44£281,000

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

CR20QN

Gordon Avenue

CR81AA

Warren Road

CR81ED

Ingleboro Drive

CR82NL

Christchurch Road

CR89FW

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR89AH

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR20NX

Purley Oaks Road

CR81EW

Honister Heights

CR81HD

Yew Tree Walk

CR20PL

Sanderstead Road

CR89AS

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR82BR

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR20NA

Grange Road

CR20ND

Brantwood Road

CR20NG

Edgar Road

CR81EY

Eskdale Gardens

CR81JQ

Coombe Wood Hill

CR82AS

Whytecliffe Road North

CR82BW

Purley Park Road

CR89ZZ

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR20RJ

Purley Downs Road

CR26EW

Brighton Road

CR26QB

Biddulph Road

CR81AH

Selcroft Road

CR81DY

Grasmere Road

CR81EZ

Eskdale Gardens

CR81JD

Purley Bury Avenue

CR82BJ

Brighton Road

CR82PL

Riddlesdown Road

CR89AT

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR89AU

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR20LY

Sanderstead Road

CR20QB

Braemar Avenue

CR20QE

Norman Avenue

CR26DY

Waldorf Close

CR26EU

Brighton Road

CR81AX

Harman Place

CR81HF

Brancaster Lane

CR81HZ

Lower Barn Road

CR82BE

Brighton Road

CR82BT

Purley Park Road

CR20RX

Copperfield Close

CR26DZ

Barnards Place

CR81AE

Warren Road

CR81DS

Downs Road

CR81HE

Brancaster Lane

CR81JB

Purley Bury Avenue

CR82NU

St Denys Close

CR81EX

Dunmail Drive

CR20NQ

Purley Oaks Road

CR20RD

Purley Downs Road

CR26QP

Coningsby Road

CR81EL

Grisedale Close

CR81HG

Brancaster Lane

CR20PW

Glossop Road

CR20QD

Station Approach

CR26DP

Knighton Close

CR81DH

Riddlesdown Road

CR81FB

Riddlesdown Road

CR82BB

Brighton Road

CR82BN

Brighton Road

CR20PQ

Florence Road

CR26FE

Hillground Gardens

CR81DZ

Grasmere Road

CR81HU

Purley Bury Close

CR82QF

Montpelier Road

CR20DT

Broomhall Road

CR20QP

Victoria Avenue

CR26QS

Kingsdown Avenue

CR81ET

Eskdale Gardens

CR81JJ

Riddlesdown Avenue

CR82BA

Brighton Road

CR82NF

Pampisford Road

CR20NJ

Edgar Road

CR26DH

Pampisford Road

CR26DT

Kendra Hall Road

CR26WB

Chancellor Gardens

CR81BZ

Mitchley Avenue

CR81EJ

Buttermere Gardens

CR81HW

Purley Bury Close

CR81HY

Lower Barn Road

CR82PG

Brighton Road

CR89GD

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR89EY

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR85WY

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR20PH

Sanderstead Road

CR20RA

Purley Downs Road

CR26EP

Wyndhurst Close

CR81EH

Dalegarth Gardens

CR26LR

Joshua Close

CR89GB

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR89BY

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR20QA

Braemar Avenue

CR20QR

Kendall Avenue South

CR26BT

Blackford Close

CR81EB

Mitchley Avenue

CR82UJ

Willowbank Place

CR89DF

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR82WR

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

CR20PB

Sanderstead Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.