Postcode CR2 0PJ is located in a major urban area, within the South Croydon 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Haling Grove.
Purley North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,174 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 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.
The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 43 ft away from CR2 0PJ.
Purley North near CR2 0PJ 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 |
| 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haling Grove | Medium | Walking directions to Haling Grove |
| 0.1 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £451 per square foot) in South Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £790,000 | £485 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £530,000 | £449 |
| Terraced | 52 | £408,250 | £513 |
| Flats | 102 | £278,000 | £416 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £830,000 | £270,000 | £420,000 | £357,500 |
| 2017 | £777,000 | £285,000 | £440,000 | £365,500 |
| 2018 | £710,000 | £290,000 | £440,000 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | £770,000 | £281,000 | £503,250 | £356,500 |
| 2020 | £682,500 | £295,000 | £474,750 | £364,500 |
| 2021 | £855,250 | £300,000 | £460,000 | £375,000 |
| 2022 | £900,000 | £300,000 | £480,000 | £400,000 |
| 2023 | £812,500 | £280,000 | £453,800 | £409,000 |
| 2024 | £832,500 | £272,000 | £433,789 | £392,500 |
| 2025 | £730,000 | £276,000 | £530,000 | £397,500 |
| 2026 | £750,000 | £285,000 | £567,750 | £403,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £422 | £452 | £420 | £478 |
| 2017 | £438 | £465 | £418 | £462 |
| 2018 | £449 | £465 | £465 | £463 |
| 2019 | £418 | £475 | £436 | £466 |
| 2020 | £440 | £492 | £447 | £458 |
| 2021 | £461 | £459 | £459 | £478 |
| 2022 | £511 | £474 | £468 | £498 |
| 2023 | £490 | £449 | £509 | £481 |
| 2024 | £483 | £445 | £471 | £470 |
| 2025 | £479 | £437 | £433 | £513 |
| 2026 | £494 | £409 | £475 | £505 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 11, Purley View Terrace, South Croydon, CR2 0PJ | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 02 Jan 2026 | 1, Lauriston Villas, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PG | Flats | Leasehold | £244,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 3, Claremont Villas, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PG | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 39, Purley Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | Flat 4, Barker Court, 1, Broomhall Road, South Croydon, CR2 0DT | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 |
In the CR2 0PJ postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 0PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Star Food & Wine | 327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 280 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 278 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | JUSTin GREEN | 279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to JUSTin GREEN |
| 0.2 mi | Family Choice | 2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to Family Choice |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR2 0PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danielle Denton
South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Dormer
South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Anthony Neal
South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR2 0PJ 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 0PJ in Purley North is £370,000 (about £451 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CR2 0PJ, including Purley Oaks Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Purley (Good) and Harris Primary Academy Haling Park (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR2 0PJ is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 329 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 0PJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 0PJ is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Danielle Denton (Conservative and Unionist Party), Matthew Dormer (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michael Anthony Neal (Conservative and Unionist Party).