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CR2 0NG

Edgar Road

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

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Detailed insights for CR2 0NG

Overview

Postcode CR2 0NG 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 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Purley North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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

16.3%

Approximately 16.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 196 ft away from CR2 0NG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Sanderstead located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 0NG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

6

Sanderstead

Southern

Walking directions to Sanderstead
0.1 mi

6

Purley Oaks

Southern

Walking directions to Purley Oaks

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR2 0NG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSouth Croydon Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
8,715.8 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
164
51.25%
Other White
30
9.38%
African
27
8.44%
Indian
20
6.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
4.69%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
48.29%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.87%
No qualifications
35
13.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.95%
Owns outright
28
19.86%
Social rents from council
21
14.89%
Shared ownership
3
2.13%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

Median price£499,950
Price per sq ft£472
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£321K – £659K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £499,950 (about £472 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-Detached39£575,000£522
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 0NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20262A, Edgar Road, South Croydon, CR2 0NGFlatsLeasehold£425,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 18, Vantage Point, 174, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0LYFlatsLeasehold£300,001
01 Sept 2025Flat 10, Vantage Point, 174, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0LYFlatsLeasehold£282,000
30 Mar 202613A, Florence Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PQDetachedFreehold£570,000
05 Aug 20259, Florence Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£662,000

Schools

In the CR2 0NG postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 0NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryPurley Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRidgeway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableCumnor House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 0NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 0NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express5.7,9 Station Approach, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 0PLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miThe Wine Cellar9-10 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PHWalking directions to The Wine Cellar
0.1 miPurley Oaks StoreStation Approach, Croydon, CR2 0QDWalking directions to Purley Oaks Store
0.1 miFamily Choice2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PHWalking directions to Family Choice
0.3 miOne Stop450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6APWalking directions to One Stop

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 0NG, 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 0NG

Is CR2 0NG (Purley North) safe?

The area around CR2 0NG 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 0NG?

The median sale price around CR2 0NG in Purley North is £499,950 (about £472 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 0NG?

There are 11 schools close to CR2 0NG, including Purley Oaks Primary School (Good), Ridgeway Primary School (Good) and Cumnor House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR2 0NG?

The closest station to CR2 0NG is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 207 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 0NG?

CR2 0NG 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 0NG (Purley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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