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Purley & Woodcote

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About

Purley & Woodcote is a residential ward in the southernmost part of the London Borough of Croydon. Its landscape is defined by suburban streets and notable green spaces, including Purley Downs Golf Course and the Riddlesdown open space. The area is well-connected by the Purley railway station interchange, which provides services to Central London and the south coast. Local shopping needs are met along the Brighton Road and at the Purley Cross retail section.

The area is characterised by a mix of housing, ranging from interwar semis to larger detached properties, particularly around the Woodcote side. The historic Purley Hospital building, now converted to residential use, stands as a local landmark. Educational facilities include several primary schools and the John Fisher School. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the more urban centre of Croydon, with its identity closely tied to its position on the fringe of the North Downs.

Area overview

On average Purley & Woodcote has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Purley & Woodcote is £87,518 per year. There are 8 schools in Purley & Woodcote: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Purley & Woodcote is home to around 15,184 people, with a population density of about 2,978.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Purley & Woodcote Population
15,184
Population density
2,978.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.1(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.73(+4%)
Vehicle crime
13.44(+38%)
Shoplifting
10.6(+5%)
Other theft
10.41(-11%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,210
47.49%
Indian
1,528
10.06%
Other White
1,168
7.69%
African
779
5.13%
Caribbean
725
4.78%
Total population: 15,183

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,060
49.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,661
13.46%
No qualifications
1,551
12.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,484
12.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
884
7.16%
Total 16+ residents: 12,338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,131
36.14%
Owns outright
1,749
29.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,092
18.52%
Other social rented
482
8.17%
Social rents from council
211
3.58%
Total households: 5,897

Property prices in Purley & Woodcote

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £2,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Purley & Woodcote 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 & Woodcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£870,000
Flats63£307,000
Semi-Detached33£592,000
Terraced27£435,000

10 years median price trend in Purley & Woodcote

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

All postcodes in Purley & Woodcote

CR82JN

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CR83BW

Foxley Lane

CR82JL

Purley Way

CR82DA

Downs Court Road

CR82FT

Russell Hill

CR82HT

Woodland Way

CR82LQ

Brighton Road

CR82XT

High Street

CR83HQ

Foxley Lane

CR84HJ

Hartley Old Road

CR81AW

Hamilton Close

CR82DY

Famet Walk

CR82FX

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CR82GB

Wildflower Place

CR82NN

Hereward Avenue

CR82NT

Gilliam Grove

CR83LN

Promenade De Verdun

CR83QE

Plough Lane

CR84DB

Brighton Road

CR84LP

Woodside Road

CR81BH

Downs Court Road

CR82AY

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82EZ

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82LN

Brighton Road

CR83NF

Foxley Lane

CR83NR

Verulam Avenue

CR82HZ

Purley Vale

CR84EH

Hartley Down

CR84EW

Hartley Old Road

CR84JE

Downlands Road

CR82EJ

Beaumont Road

CR82FD

Brighton Road

CR82FE

Hillcrest Road

CR82FF

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82HE

Higher Drive

CR82LP

Brighton Road

CR83HB

Woodcote Lane

CR83QB

Plough Lane

CR84ER

Old Lodge Lane

CR84HG

Hartley Old Road

CR81BL

Friends Road

CR82EN

Graham Road

CR82FL

High Tree Close

CR82GE

Purley & Woodcote

CR83AD

Brighton Road

CR83BA

Monahan Avenue

CR83DE

Smitham Bottom Lane

CR83ED

Foxley Lane

CR83JE

Peaks Hill

CR81AY

Partridge Knoll

CR81BT

Partridge Knoll

CR82GA

Foxley Lane

CR82LA

Russell Hill Road

CR82LB

Russell Hill Road

CR82NE

Pampisford Road

CR83AP

Box Ridge Avenue

CR84HS

Delves Close

CR52JG

Stoats Nest Road

CR84FA

Westdene Close

CR82DT

Sylverdale Road

CR82EQ

Northwood Avenue

CR83AF

Purley Knoll

CR83DP

Purley & Woodcote

CR82BX

Kimberley Place

CR82DE

Godstone Road

CR82EE

Dale Road

CR82JY

Godstone Road

CR83AA

Brighton Road

CR82JG

Highfield Road

CR82YX

Purley & Woodcote

CR83BU

Woodcote Valley Road

CR83BX

Woodcote Drive

CR84LN

Woodside Road

CR81BG

Downs Court Road

CR82FP

Russell Hill

CR83BN

Woodcote Valley Road

CR83EW

Smitham Bottom Lane

CR82HY

Hall Way

CR82YL

Russell Hill Place

CR83HR

Foxley Lane

CR83NE

Foxley Lane

CR83NJ

Woodcote Park Avenue

CR83LA

Furze Hill

CR83QN

Church Hill

CR83AU

Purley Rise

CR83BQ

Privet Mews

CR83DN

Newton Road

CR83JB

The Bridle Road

CR82FW

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CR82PE

Lansdowne Road

CR83LE

Briar Hill

CR83PP

Green Lane

CR84FG

Smitham Downs Road

CR84NA

Smitham Downs Road

CR85AL

Famet Gardens

CR82LH

Russell Hill Place

CR84AT

Holmes Close

CR81AD

Selcroft Road

CR81BE

Downs Court Road

CR82HP

Higher Drive

Data Sources

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