Postcode CR2 0BJ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year. The nearest station is Sanderstead located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is South Croydon Recreation Ground.
Purley North has a moderate 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 119 ft away from CR2 0BJ.
Purley North near CR2 0BJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.9 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 158 recent sales, the median property price is £601,750 in Sanderstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £685,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £325,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £625,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £445,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sanderstead
In the CR2 0BJ postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 0BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Family Choice | 2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.2 mi | The Wine Cellar | 9-10 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to The Wine Cellar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 5.7,9 Station Approach, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 0PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Star Food & Wine | 327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | JUSTin GREEN | 279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to JUSTin GREEN |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.