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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 173 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 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
Detached52£864,750
Flats62£308,500
Semi-Detached32£601,000
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

CR84HD

Brighton Road

CR81BF

Downs Court Road

CR82EU

Sunnydene Road

CR82FQ

High Street

CR84DE

Old Lodge Lane

CR84DS

Reedham Drive

CR84FH

Brighton Road

CR83NN

Elton Road

CR82NJ

Pampisford Road

CR82YU

Whytecliffe Road

CR81AG

Selcroft Road

CR81AN

Purley Hill

CR82AH

Woburn Avenue

CR82LF

Russell Hill Road

CR84EF

Hartley Down

CR82LR

Brighton Road

CR83BF

Woodcote Valley Road

CR83ER

Foxley Lane

CR83LQ

Foxglove Gardens

CR82PD

Lansdowne Road

CR83DG

Hillcroft Avenue

CR83NA

Foxley Lane

CR83NH

Woodcote Park Avenue

CR83NL

Woodcote Park Avenue

CR84EU

Watney Close

CR84LR

Chichester Drive

CR82PB

Lansdowne Road

CR83AG

Woodcote Valley Road

CR83BY

Banstead Road

CR83DA

Smitham Bottom Lane

CR83DS

Purley & Woodcote

CR83ES

Smitham Bottom Lane

CR84DY

Aveling Close

CR82EH

Olden Lane

CR81AQ

Oakwood Avenue

CR82AF

High Street

CR82ER

Northwood Avenue

CR82GH

Russell Hill

CR82JR

Atalanta Close

CR82LT

Russell Hill Place

CR82UU

Pampisford Road

CR83AE

Purley Knoll

CR83LB

Furze Hill

CR83LD

The South Border

CR84YN

Weall Close

CR82FZ

More Close

CR82HF

Higher Drive

CR83AL

Woodcote Valley Road

CR84DF

Old Lodge Lane

CR82HN

Higher Drive

CR82NQ

Wyvern Road

CR83BP

Purley Rise

CR83HF

Upper Woodcote Village

CR83NB

Foxley Lane

CR84HL

Bouverie Gardens

CR84JA

Sydney Avenue

CR81AJ

Selcroft Road

CR82DW

Purley Vale

CR84FF

Woodcrest Road

CR83BB

Monahan Avenue

CR83BS

Foxley Lane

CR83QP

Church Hill

CR82GG

More Close

CR82HR

Higher Drive

CR83AN

Woodcote Valley Road

CR83EB

Banstead Road

CR83LF

Briar Hill

CR81AR

Oakwood Avenue

CR82AX

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82DS

Cross Road

CR82JU

The Close

CR82JQ

Ensign Close

CR82PH

Lansdowne Road

CR83BG

Woodcote Valley Road

CR83DH

Walburton Road

CR84JJ

Downlands Road

CR84LE

Manor Wood Road

CR82AP

Station Approach

CR82AZ

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82NP

Wyvern Road

CR83DJ

Hillcroft Avenue

CR83LJ

Rose Walk

CR83NP

Elton Road

CR82DG

Sunnydene Road

CR84DT

Reedham Drive

CR84LS

Purley & Woodcote

CR81BJ

Downs Court Road

CR82DH

Godstone Road

CR82DZ

The Pines

CR82EA

Dale Road

CR82FB

Brighton Road

CR82FR

High Street

CR82FU

Russell Hill

CR82LU

Oscar Close

CR82UD

Station Approach

CR83BE

Woodcote Valley Road

CR83EP

Foxley Lane

CR82AB

Purley Parade

CR82NR

Russell Green Close

CR82XL

Russell Hill Road

Data Sources

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