Postcode CR2 0QU 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 Central area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Purley Central is £62,000 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 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is South Croydon Recreation Ground.
Purley Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,195 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Purley Central is £62,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 48 ft away from CR2 0QU.
Purley Central near CR2 0QU 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
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 0QU postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 0QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Purley Oaks Store | Purley Oaks Road, Croydon, CR2 0QD | Walking directions to Purley Oaks Store |
| 0.3 mi | Royal Convenience Store | 562-562A Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AW | Walking directions to Royal Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 5.7,9 Station Approach, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 0PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Wine Cellar | 9-10 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to The Wine Cellar |
| 0.4 mi | Family Choice | 2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to Family Choice |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.