Postcode CR2 0PS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year. The nearest station is Sanderstead located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Haling Grove.
Purley North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Purley North has a moderate 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 14 ft away from CR2 0PS.
Purley North near CR2 0PS 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 |
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.2 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in South Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £827,500 | £5,043 |
| Flats | 99 | £270,000 | £4,479 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £535,000 | £4,907 |
| Terraced | 50 | £409,250 | £5,518 |
10 year median price trend in South Croydon
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0PS.
In the CR2 0PS postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 0PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Star Food & Wine | 327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | JUSTin GREEN | 279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to JUSTin GREEN |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 280 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 278 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Holts | 275 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to Holts |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR2 0PS, 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 0PS 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 0PS in Purley North is £367,500 (about £4,823 per square metre) based on 202 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CR2 0PS, including Purley Oaks Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Haling Park (Outstanding) and Harris Academy Purley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR2 0PS is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 391 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 0PS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,092 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.