Postcode CR2 0QF 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Purley North is £59,800 per year. The nearest station is Purley Oaks located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is South Croydon Recreation Ground.
Purley North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Purley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 127.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.8% 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 of residents in Purley North is £59,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 51 ft away from CR2 0QF.
Purley North near CR2 0QF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Purley Oaks located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Rotary Field | Small | Walking directions to Rotary Field |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £680,000 |
| Flats | 44 | £293,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £586,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £525,000 |
10 year median price trend in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
In the CR2 0QF postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 0QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Royal Convenience Store | 562-562A Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AW | Walking directions to Royal Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Purley Oaks Store | Purley Oaks Road, Croydon, CR2 0QD | Walking directions to Purley Oaks Store |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | The Wine Cellar | 9-10 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to The Wine Cellar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 5.7,9 Station Approach, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 0PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.