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CR2 0DT

Broomhall Road

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

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Detailed insights for CR2 0DT

Overview

Postcode CR2 0DT is located in a major urban area, within the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown 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 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Haling Grove.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Purley North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,174 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Purley North has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 164 ft away from CR2 0DT.

Flood risk

No risk

Purley North near CR2 0DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Sanderstead located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 0DT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

6

Sanderstead

Southern

Walking directions to Sanderstead
0.3 mi

6

Purley Oaks

Southern

Walking directions to Purley Oaks
0.9 mi

5

South Croydon

Southern

Walking directions to South Croydon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR2 0DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHaling GroveMediumWalking directions to Haling Grove
0.1 miSouth Croydon Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
2,514.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.1(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.05(-51%)
Vehicle crime
13.05(+39%)
Other theft
6.84(-40%)
Public order
6.84(+1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
153
48.73%
Indian
30
9.55%
Other White
27
8.6%
African
20
6.37%
Caribbean
19
6.05%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
49.79%
Level 3 (A level)
51
21.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.13%
No qualifications
17
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
44.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
24%
Owns outright
22
17.6%
Shared ownership
12
9.6%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

Median price£499,900
Price per sq ft£471
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £660K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £499,900 (about £471 per square foot) in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£685,000£498
Semi-Detached38£583,500£523
Terraced14£469,000£503
Flats45£282,000£442

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£611,250£271,500£488,000£410,000
2017£645,000£298,000£502,500£440,000
2018£620,000£287,000£540,000£440,000
2019£650,000£280,000£530,000£445,250
2020£651,250£285,000£558,750£443,500
2021£682,500£315,000£580,000£475,500
2022£726,000£300,000£607,000£495,750
2023£860,000£292,500£575,000£500,000
2024£697,500£300,000£607,000£525,500
2025£721,000£282,250£567,500£473,000
2026£680,000£278,500£620,000£470,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447£434£448£428
2017£434£433£457£455
2018£461£413£428£446
2019£423£437£435£432
2020£466£449£422£444
2021£476£465£458£461
2022£530£461£490£508
2023£444£488£478£500
2024£498£441£518£455
2025£496£437£516£482
2026£493£452£513£513
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 2026Flat 4, Barker Court, 1, Broomhall Road, South Croydon, CR2 0DTFlatsLeasehold£275,000
12 Sept 202511, Purley View Terrace, South Croydon, CR2 0PJTerracedFreehold£365,000
12 Nov 2025Oak Lodge, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PBDetachedFreehold£600,000
25 Feb 20261E, Glossop Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PWDetachedFreehold£497,500
20 Mar 202620A, Glossop Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PUFlatsLeasehold£315,000

Schools

In the CR2 0DT postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 0DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPurley Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Haling ParkAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryRidgeway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR2 0DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 0DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFamily Choice2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PHWalking directions to Family Choice
0.1 miThe Wine Cellar9-10 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PHWalking directions to The Wine Cellar
0.2 miTesco Express5.7,9 Station Approach, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 0PLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miStar Food & Wine327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQWalking directions to Star Food & Wine
0.2 miJUSTin GREEN279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQWalking directions to JUSTin GREEN

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR2 0DT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alasdair Iain Stewart

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Endri Llabuti

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Purley NorthE02000224
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 031BE01001034
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2008-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 0DT

Is CR2 0DT (Purley North) safe?

The area around CR2 0DT 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.

What is the average house price near CR2 0DT?

The median sale price around CR2 0DT in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is £499,900 (about £471 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 0DT?

There are 12 schools close to CR2 0DT, including Purley Oaks Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Haling Park (Outstanding) and Ridgeway Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR2 0DT?

The closest station to CR2 0DT is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 229 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 0DT?

CR2 0DT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR2 0DT (Purley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 0DT is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alasdair Iain Stewart (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Endri Llabuti (Conservative and Unionist Party).