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CR2 0NF

Grange Road

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

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Detailed insights for CR2 0NF

Overview

Postcode CR2 0NF 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 Purley Oaks, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Haling Grove.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Purley North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,826 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Purley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 121 ft away from CR2 0NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Purley North near CR2 0NF 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 Purley Oaks located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 0NF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

6

Purley Oaks

Southern

Walking directions to Purley Oaks
0.4 mi

6

Sanderstead

Southern

Walking directions to Sanderstead
0.8 mi

6

Purley

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Purley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR2 0NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHaling GroveMediumWalking directions to Haling Grove
0.3 miSouth Croydon Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
4,974.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.57(-60%)
Vehicle crime
11.25(+20%)
Drugs
11.25(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.63(-83%)
Burglary
2.65(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
51.21%
Caribbean
25
8.65%
Indian
20
6.92%
Other Asian
18
6.23%
Other White
15
5.19%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
50.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.06%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.65%
No qualifications
27
11.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.12%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
48.72%
Owns outright
48
41.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.69%
Other social rented
2
1.71%
Shared ownership
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

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 0NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 202591, Grange Road, South Croydon, CR2 0NFTerracedFreehold£530,000
28 Mar 202558, Norman Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0QESemi-DetachedFreehold£535,000
25 Nov 2025506, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AUFlatsLeasehold£290,000
18 Jun 202620, Braemar Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0QATerracedFreehold£535,000
19 Feb 202630, Braemar Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0QATerracedFreehold£485,000

Schools

In the CR2 0NF postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 0NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableCumnor House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary School (Purley)Voluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPurley Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR2 0NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 0NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRoyal Convenience Store562-562A Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AWWalking directions to Royal Convenience Store
0.1 miPurley Oaks StoreStation Approach, Croydon, CR2 0QDWalking directions to Purley Oaks Store
0.2 miOne Stop450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6APWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miFamily Choice2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PHWalking directions to Family Choice
0.3 miThe Wine Cellar9-10 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PHWalking directions to The Wine Cellar

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 0NF, 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 031EE01001100
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 0NF

Is CR2 0NF (Purley North) safe?

The area around CR2 0NF records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 0NF?

The median sale price around CR2 0NF 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 0NF?

There are 12 schools close to CR2 0NF, including Cumnor House School, Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) (Good) and Purley Oaks Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR2 0NF?

The closest station to CR2 0NF is Purley Oaks in TfL zone 6, about 199 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 0NF?

CR2 0NF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 0NF 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).