Postcode CR2 0BB is located in a major urban area, within the Sanderstead ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Purley North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year. The nearest station is Sanderstead, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is South Croydon Recreation Ground.
Purley North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Purley North has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 314 ft away from CR2 0BB.
Purley North near CR2 0BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sanderstead located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 1 mi | 5 | South Croydon | Southern | Walking directions to South Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £641,000 (about £475 per square foot) in Sanderstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £222,975 up to £1,350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £785,000 | £497 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £653,500 | £488 |
| Terraced | 10 | £444,375 | £452 |
| Flats | 27 | £355,000 | £442 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £690,000 | £297,500 | £495,000 | £403,555 |
| 2017 | £637,500 | £288,000 | £542,500 | £440,000 |
| 2018 | £672,500 | £275,000 | £545,750 | £457,000 |
| 2019 | £625,000 | £417,950 | £517,500 | £442,500 |
| 2020 | £672,500 | £328,750 | £515,000 | £408,000 |
| 2021 | £725,000 | £377,500 | £581,250 | £446,000 |
| 2022 | £795,000 | £336,500 | £615,000 | £505,000 |
| 2023 | £755,000 | £352,500 | £610,000 | £496,250 |
| 2024 | £775,000 | £293,750 | £570,000 | £507,500 |
| 2025 | £745,000 | £334,000 | £618,750 | £425,000 |
| 2026 | £800,000 | £342,500 | £825,000 | £448,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £456 | £452 | £450 | £384 |
| 2017 | £465 | £469 | £445 | £445 |
| 2018 | £457 | £486 | £450 | £460 |
| 2019 | £461 | £605 | £450 | £450 |
| 2020 | £475 | £477 | £454 | £410 |
| 2021 | £507 | £498 | £459 | £464 |
| 2022 | £542 | £472 | £500 | £490 |
| 2023 | £517 | £497 | £491 | £464 |
| 2024 | £511 | £441 | £479 | £467 |
| 2025 | £491 | £433 | £498 | £440 |
| 2026 | £531 | £441 | £426 | £468 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | 41, Heathhurst Road, South Croydon, CR2 0BB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £852,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 50, Heathhurst Road, South Croydon, CR2 0BA | Other | Freehold | £912,500 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 14, Heathhurst Road, South Croydon, CR2 0BA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £895,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, 32, Mayfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 0BE | Flats | Leasehold | £369,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 8, Longacre Court, 21, Mayfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 0BG | Flats | Leasehold | £192,000 |
In the CR2 0BB postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 0BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 5.7,9 Station Approach, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 0PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | The Wine Cellar | 9-10 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to The Wine Cellar |
| 0.1 mi | Family Choice | 2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.3 mi | DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods | 31-33 Elmfield Way, South Croydon, CR2 0EJ | Walking directions to DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Purley Oaks Store | Purley Oaks Road, Croydon, CR2 0QD | Walking directions to Purley Oaks Store |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR2 0BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Dawn Redfern
Sanderstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Lynne Carol Hale
Sanderstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Yvette Rose Hopley
Sanderstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR2 0BB records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR2 0BB in Purley North is £641,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CR2 0BB, including Purley Oaks Primary School (Good), Ridgeway Primary School (Good) and Harris Primary Academy Haling Park (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR2 0BB is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 184 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 0BB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,092 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 0BB is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Helen Dawn Redfern (Conservative and Unionist Party), Lynne Carol Hale (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Yvette Rose Hopley (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.