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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

CR83ED

Foxley Lane

CR84JJ

Downlands Road

CR82BX

Kimberley Place

CR84DF

Old Lodge Lane

CR82AX

Whytecliffe Road South

CR82NG

Pampisford Road

CR81AN

Purley Hill

CR83BA

Monahan Avenue

CR84YN

Weall Close

CR84EE

Hartley Down

CR83EB

Banstead Road

CR83AN

Woodcote Valley Road

CR83EG

Furze Lane

CR84ET

Old Lodge Lane

CR84NF

Smitham Downs Road

CR83DT

Banstead Road

CR81BD

Downs Court Road

CR52JJ

Stoats Nest Road

CR84LB

Grovelands Road

CR84FG

Smitham Downs Road

CR82FD

Brighton Road

CR84AB

Brighton Road

CR83BW

Foxley Lane

CR84LA

Grovelands Road

CR83EA

Banstead Road

CR84HF

Brighton Road

CR82AL

Approach Road

CR83NN

Elton Road

CR82HB

Foxley Hill Road

CR83EW

Smitham Bottom Lane

CR82AW

Whytecliffe Road South

CR84LE

Manor Wood Road

CR83ET

Smitham Bottom Lane

CR83DG

Hillcroft Avenue

CR82DL

St James Road

CR84FF

Woodcrest Road

CR82UU

Pampisford Road

CR84HA

Brighton Road

CR82FU

Russell Hill

CR82PB

Lansdowne Road

CR82HE

Higher Drive

CR82JG

Highfield Road

CR82GA

Foxley Lane

CR82SD

Stevens Place

CR82GF

Olden Lane

CR83BB

Monahan Avenue

CR83NL

Woodcote Park Avenue

CR83NA

Foxley Lane

CR82LQ

Brighton Road

CR84DU

Callow Field

CR82EE

Dale Road

CR83JB

The Bridle Road

CR81BB

Downs Court Road

CR83JF

Peaks Hill

CR84EL

Hartley Hill

CR84EH

Hartley Down

CR82HH

Wilmot Road

CR83ER

Foxley Lane

CR83LQ

Foxglove Gardens

CR82DG

Sunnydene Road

CR84LG

Manor Wood Road

CR83HA

Woodcote Lane

CR81AR

Oakwood Avenue

CR82HU

Woodland Way

CR82GH

Russell Hill

CR81BW

Greyfields Close

CR83AJ

Woodcote Valley Road

CR82LB

Russell Hill Road

CR83LP

Farm Drive

CR83EQ

Woodcote Valley Road

CR83QE

Plough Lane

CR83JH

Peaks Hill Rise

CR82ND

Edgehill Road

CR82NR

Russell Green Close

CR84LH

Copse Hill

CR82BP

Brighton Road

CR82FT

Russell Hill

CR83BD

Woodcote Valley Road

CR84LL

Copse Hill

CR82DF

Godstone Road

CR82EU

Sunnydene Road

CR82FW

More Close

CR82AH

Woburn Avenue

CR82FY

Russell Hill

CR84DE

Old Lodge Lane

CR83PW

Farm Lane

CR84ED

Hartley Down

CR52JG

Stoats Nest Road

CR82HT

Woodland Way

CR82XL

Russell Hill Road

CR81AY

Partridge Knoll

CR83BQ

Privet Mews

CR82JZ

Hillthorpe Close

CR82JU

The Close

CR81BE

Downs Court Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.