Postcode CR2 6AG 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 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 nearest station is Sanderstead, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 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 13,451 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from CR2 6AG.
Purley North near CR2 6AG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 |
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 189 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £443 per square foot) in South Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £800,000 | £461 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £535,000 | £456 |
| Terraced | 47 | £408,500 | £512 |
| Flats | 93 | £272,500 | £416 |
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 | £740,000 | £275,500 | £530,000 | £397,500 |
| 2026 | £625,000 | £285,000 | £570,000 | £411,500 |
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 | £479 | £435 | £433 | £513 |
| 2026 | £430 | £400 | £465 | £512 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 6, Darmaine Close, South Croydon, CR2 6HX | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 315A, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | 337A, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Other | Freehold | £262,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | Flat 7, Red Deer Court, 4, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0FG | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Flat 2, 2, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PA | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 |
In the CR2 6AG postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 280 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0 mi | Londis | 278 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0 mi | JUSTin GREEN | 279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to JUSTin GREEN |
| 0 mi | Star Food & Wine | 327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 0.1 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 6AG, 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 6AG 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR2 6AG in Purley North is £365,000 (about £443 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CR2 6AG, including Purley Oaks Primary School (Good), Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Giles School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR2 6AG is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 584 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 6AG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,451 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 6AG 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.