Postcode CR2 0PL 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 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.
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 2.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 60 ft away from CR2 0PL.
Purley North near CR2 0PL 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £685,000 | £498 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £575,000 | £522 |
| Terraced | 14 | £469,000 | £503 |
| Flats | 45 | £282,000 | £442 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026 | Lower Ground Floor Flat At, 155, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Flats | Leasehold | £248,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 4, 155, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Flats | Leasehold | £193,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 151, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Detached | Freehold | £842,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Flat 6, 155, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 18, Vantage Point, 174, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0LY | Flats | Leasehold | £300,001 |
In the CR2 0PL 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 0PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 5.7,9 Station Approach, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 0PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | The Wine Cellar | 9-10 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to The Wine Cellar |
| 0 mi | Family Choice | 2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.2 mi | Purley Oaks Store | Station Approach, Croydon, CR2 0QD | Walking directions to Purley Oaks Store |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AP | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 0PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alasdair Iain Stewart
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026
Endri Llabuti
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR2 0PL 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 0PL in Purley North is £499,950 (about £472 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CR2 0PL, including Purley Oaks Primary School (Good), Ridgeway Primary School (Good) and Cumnor House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR2 0PL is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 42 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 0PL 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 0PL 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).