Postcode CR2 6AL 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 Purley Oaks, about 0.3 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,477 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Purley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from CR2 6AL.
Purley North near CR2 6AL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.1 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 6AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 83, Churchill Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2025 | 99, Churchill Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HF | Terraced | Freehold | £423,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 68, Churchill Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HB | Terraced | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 70, Churchill Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 72A, Churchill Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HB | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 |
In the CR2 6AL postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Star Food & Wine | 327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 280 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 278 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | JUSTin GREEN | 279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to JUSTin GREEN |
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 6AL, 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 6AL records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6AL in Purley North is £365,000 (about £443 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to CR2 6AL, including Purley Oaks Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Purley (Good) and Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR2 6AL is Purley Oaks in TfL zone 6, about 407 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 6AL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,477 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 6AL 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.