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Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

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About

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is a residential ward in the southern part of Croydon, bordering the London Borough of Sutton. The area is known for its mix of suburban housing, green spaces, and good transport links. Purley Oaks railway station provides direct access to central London, while the A23 road connects the area to Croydon town centre and the M25 motorway.

The ward includes parts of Riddlesdown Common, a large open space with walking trails and wildlife. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to families and commuters. The area has a quieter, more suburban feel compared to central Croydon, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes.

Area overview

On average Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is £60,480 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 £477,500 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
Detached29£680,000
Flats44£293,750
Semi-Detached28£586,000
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

CR89DF

Purley North

CR81EB

Ingleboro Drive

CR20PB

Broomhall Road

CR26BU

Lynscott Way

CR26DE

Pampisford Road

CR89EN

Purley North

CR89FR

Purley North

CR81AF

Holt Place

CR81JP

Coombe Wood Hill

CR20NU

Purley Oaks Road

CR20NW

Purley Oaks Road

CR26BY

Pampisford Road

CR26DA

Barnards Place

CR26GP

Lambourn Close

CR26LS

Pampisford Road

CR26QN

Kingsdown Avenue

CR81DQ

Holt Place

CR81HN

Dalton Close

CR82AJ

Glenn Avenue

CR82NA

Edgehill Road

CR20FA

Broomhall Road

CR20NP

Norman Avenue

CR20QH

Norman Avenue

CR20QS

Penwortham Road

CR26AP

Purley North

CR26AW

Purley North

CR81EQ

Derwent Drive

CR81HP

Rydal Close

CR81HQ

Barn Crescent

CR81HR

Lower Barn Road

CR81HX

Barn Crescent

CR81JA

Lexington Court

CR82AR

Whytecliffe Road North

CR89ED

Purley North

CR81HA

Purley Downs Road

CR81JR

Hill Close

CR82AQ

Whytecliffe Road North

CR82NB

Edgehill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.