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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 101 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
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
41.62(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.46(+2%)
Vehicle crime
12.51(+34%)
Shoplifting
11.2(+12%)
Other theft
9.68(-15%)
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 162 recent sales, the median property price is £466,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £3,175,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purley & Woodcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached44£880,000£5,316
Flats66£293,750£4,574
Semi-Detached33£592,000£5,247
Terraced19£415,000£5,241

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

CR83LN

Promenade De Verdun

CR83HP

Foxley Lane

CR82AY

Whytecliffe Road South

CR83AB

Brighton Road

CR83PG

Green Lane

CR83QN

Church Hill

CR82HP

Higher Drive

CR84DA

Brighton Road

CR83EH

Foxley Lane

CR83HE

Upper Woodcote Village

CR82PA

Lansdowne Road

CR83DJ

Hillcroft Avenue

CR83LH

Birch Lane

CR82EW

Holmoak Close

CR84LT

Purley & Woodcote

CR83BT

Purley Rise

CR82EB

Dale Road

CR82FQ

High Street

CR81BN

Cliff End

CR84EJ

Hartley Way

CR84EU

Watney Close

CR83HB

Woodcote Lane

CR82DH

Godstone Road

CR82NP

Wyvern Road

CR83AW

Purley Rise

CR82HN

Higher Drive

CR82YX

Purley & Woodcote

CR85AG

Godstone Road

CR81AG

Selcroft Road

CR84HB

Brighton Road

CR83DL

Walburton Road

CR82FZ

More Close

CR83DN

Newton Road

CR84JB

Woodcrest Road

CR82DD

Godstone Road

CR84HL

Bouverie Gardens

CR82FA

Pringle Gardens

CR82JQ

Ensign Close

CR82DQ

Foxley Gardens

CR81DX

Purley Hill

CR83PP

Green Lane

CR83ES

Smitham Bottom Lane

CR84DZ

Fairbairn Close

CR83DS

Purley & Woodcote

CR82DA

Downs Court Road

CR82LN

Brighton Road

CR84FJ

Hartley Old Road

CR83BP

Purley Rise

CR83NR

Verulam Avenue

CR83HR

Foxley Lane

CR83BR

Purley Rise

CR84EW

Hartley Old Road

CR82AB

Purley Parade

CR83EE

Foxley Lane

CR82EZ

Whytecliffe Road South

CR83AT

Hill Road

CR83BZ

Purley & Woodcote

CR83QB

Plough Lane

CR83AA

Brighton Road

CR82FE

Hillcrest Road

CR83DH

Walburton Road

CR82EG

Beaumont Road

CR84DB

Brighton Road

CR84DJ

Old Lodge Lane

CR85NA

Roke Lodge Road

CR82DR

Elm Road

CR82JL

Purley Way

CR84EG

Hartley Way

CR83AY

Foxley Lane

CR83NJ

Woodcote Park Avenue

CR82EP

Northwood Avenue

CR82JY

Godstone Road

CR83JA

The Bridle Road

CR82PJ

Lansdowne Road

CR81BR

Partridge Knoll

CR83HJ

Silver Lane

CR82HR

Higher Drive

CR81BH

Downs Court Road

CR83QQ

Church Road

CR83EJ

Furze Lane

CR84ND

Smitham Downs Road

CR84JE

Downlands Road

CR83JJ

Peaks Hill

CR81AD

Selcroft Road

CR82LR

Brighton Road

CR83AS

Box Ridge Avenue

CR84FE

Reedham Drive

CR82HA

Purley Road

CR83PS

Farm Lane

CR82GG

More Close

CR83LL

The South Border

CR83EF

Foxley Lane

CR82PH

Lansdowne Road

CR83AR

Box Ridge Avenue

CR82LE

Russell Hill Road

CR82DB

Godstone Road

CR82HZ

Purley Vale

CR84HS

Delves Close

CR83BH

Manor Way

CR84DT

Reedham Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.