Purley & Woodcote is a residential ward in the southern part of Croydon, known for its suburban character and green spaces. The area features a mix of housing, including detached and semi-detached homes, with tree-lined streets contributing to its quiet atmosphere. Purley town centre offers local shops, restaurants, and transport links, including Purley railway station, providing direct services to central London.
The ward is bordered by open spaces like Riddlesdown Common and Kenley Common, offering walking trails and scenic views. Woodcote Grove and Purley Downs add to the area's natural appeal, with golf courses and recreational areas. Schools in the area, including Woodcote High School, serve the local community. The combination of convenience and greenery makes Purley & Woodcote a practical choice for families and commuters.
On average Purley & Woodcote has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 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 of residents in Purley & Woodcote is £64,487 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.
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £870,000 |
| Flats | 65 | £310,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £590,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £450,000 |
10 years price trend in Purley & Woodcote
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Woodcrest Road
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Woodcote
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Dale Road
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Olden Lane
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Foxley Hill Road
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Wilmot Road
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Foxley Lane
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Banstead Road
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Woodcote
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Fairbairn Close
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Hartley Way
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Hartley Hill
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Chichester Drive
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Manor Wood Road
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Manor Wood Road
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Woodcote
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Plough Lane
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Russell Green Close
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Downs Court Road
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Lansdowne Road
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Banstead Road
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Farm Lane
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Church Hill
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Aveling Close
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Hartley Down
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Hartley Hill
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Coulsdon
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Pearson Close
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Purley Hill
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Cranford Close
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Purley Central
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Pringle Gardens
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Woodcote Valley Road
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Hartley Old Road
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Gemmell Close
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Woodcote Valley Road
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Highfield Road
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Downs Court Road
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Pheasant Close
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Dale Road
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Russell Hill
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Plough Lane
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Musgrove Close
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Farm Drive
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Elm Road
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Foxley Lane
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Woodcote
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Banstead Road
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Peaks Hill
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Grovelands Road
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Woodcote
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Godstone Road
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Downs Court Road
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Downs Court Road
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Hillside Avenue
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Foxley Gardens
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Northwood Avenue
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Russell Hill
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Hillthorpe Close
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Coldharbour Lane
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Lansdowne Road
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Box Ridge Avenue
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Purley Rise
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Manor Way
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Banstead Road
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Old Lodge Lane
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Woodcrest Road
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Coulsdon
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Woodcote
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High Street
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Purley Vale
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Woodcote
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Woodcote Drive
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Briar Hill
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Church Road
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Peaks Hill Rise
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Deacon Close
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Hartley Way
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Woodcote
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Milestone Drive
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Woodcote
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Woburn Avenue
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Beaumont Road
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Graham Road
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Hillthorpe Close
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Box Ridge Avenue
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Woodcote Valley Road
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Purley Rise
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Banstead Road
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Meadow Hill
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Old Lodge Lane
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Callow Field
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Reedham Drive
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Hartley Old Road
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Downlands Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.