Postcode CR2 6AH 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 4.0% 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 73 ft away from CR2 6AH.
Purley North near CR2 6AH 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 |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 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 6AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec 2025 | 252 - 254, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AH | Other | Leasehold | £10,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 226, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AH | Other | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 267, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Other | Leasehold | £35,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | Flat 7, Red Deer Court, 4, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0FG | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 55, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PE | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 |
In the CR2 6AH 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 6AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Holts | 275 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to Holts |
| 0 mi | Brockley Food & Wine | 273 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to Brockley Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | JUSTin GREEN | 279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to JUSTin GREEN |
| 0 mi | B K Mini Market | 261 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to B K Mini Market |
| 0 mi | Londis | 278 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Londis |
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 6AH, 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 6AH 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 6AH in Purley North is £365,000 (about £443 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to CR2 6AH, including Purley Oaks Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Haling Park (Outstanding) and Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR2 6AH is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 650 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 6AH 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 6AH 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.