Postcode CR2 0PY is located in a major urban area, within the South Croydon area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Purley North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year. The median sale price in South Croydon is £370,000 (around £447 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £268,500 and £440,000. The nearest station is Sanderstead, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Haling Grove.
Purley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,863 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Purley North has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 159 ft away from CR2 0PY.
Purley North near CR2 0PY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sanderstead located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | South Croydon | Southern | Walking directions to South Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Haling Grove | Medium | Walking directions to Haling Grove |
| 0.3 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
Based on 199 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £447 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 | 20 | £745,000 | £461 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £477,500 | £449 |
| Terraced | 48 | £408,250 | £508 |
| Flats | 101 | £272,500 | £423 |
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 | £735,000 | £275,500 | £530,000 | £397,500 |
| 2026 | £750,000 | £277,750 | £542,750 | £420,000 |
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 | £476 | £439 | £433 | £513 |
| 2026 | £490 | £416 | £475 | £501 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0PY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, 1A, Bynes Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PY | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 49, Bynes Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 68, Napier Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 56, Napier Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £392,500 | |
| 12 May 2025 | 40, Napier Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £317,000 |
In the CR2 0PY postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Purley Oaks Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Sept 2019. | |
Purley Oaks Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Sept 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2017. | |
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Jun 2017
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Mar 2015. | |
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Mar 2015
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR2 0PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Holts | 275 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to Holts |
| 0.1 mi | Brockley Food & Wine | 273 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to Brockley Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | B K Mini Market | 261 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to B K Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | JUSTin GREEN | 279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to JUSTin GREEN |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 278 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Londis |
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 0PY, 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 0PY records about 65 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, drugs and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CR2 0PY in South Croydon is £370,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 199 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to CR2 0PY, including Purley Oaks Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Haling Park (Outstanding) and Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR2 0PY is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 616 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 0PY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,863 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 0PY 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).