Postcode CR2 6AU is located in a major urban area, within the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area 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 median sale price in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is £500,000 (around £471 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £315,000 and £655,000. The nearest station is Purley Oaks, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 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 16,149 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Purley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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 69 ft away from CR2 6AU.
Purley North near CR2 6AU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £471 per square foot) in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,500 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £677,500 | £498 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £610,000 | £522 |
| Terraced | 15 | £475,000 | £493 |
| Flats | 41 | £282,000 | £431 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £611,250 | £271,500 | £488,000 | £410,000 |
| 2017 | £645,000 | £298,000 | £502,500 | £440,000 |
| 2018 | £620,000 | £287,000 | £540,000 | £440,000 |
| 2019 | £650,000 | £280,000 | £530,000 | £445,250 |
| 2020 | £651,250 | £285,000 | £558,750 | £443,500 |
| 2021 | £682,500 | £315,000 | £580,000 | £475,500 |
| 2022 | £726,000 | £300,000 | £607,000 | £495,750 |
| 2023 | £860,000 | £292,500 | £575,000 | £500,000 |
| 2024 | £697,500 | £300,000 | £607,000 | £525,500 |
| 2025 | £721,000 | £282,250 | £571,250 | £487,500 |
| 2026 | £685,000 | £282,000 | £636,000 | £475,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £447 | £434 | £448 | £428 |
| 2017 | £434 | £433 | £457 | £455 |
| 2018 | £461 | £413 | £428 | £446 |
| 2019 | £423 | £437 | £435 | £432 |
| 2020 | £466 | £449 | £422 | £444 |
| 2021 | £476 | £465 | £458 | £461 |
| 2022 | £530 | £461 | £490 | £508 |
| 2023 | £444 | £488 | £478 | £500 |
| 2024 | £498 | £441 | £518 | £455 |
| 2025 | £496 | £437 | £510 | £480 |
| 2026 | £490 | £400 | £504 | £500 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | 506, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AU | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat 39, Zinnia Court, 443A, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6FZ | Flats | Leasehold | £118,750 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 21, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QA | Terraced | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 18, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QA | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Flat 18, Dell House, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QB | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the CR2 6AU postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Cumnor House School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Harris Academy Purley | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Mar 2015. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR2 6AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Royal Convenience Store | 562-562A Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AW | Walking directions to Royal Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Purley Oaks Store | Station Approach, Croydon, CR2 0QD | Walking directions to Purley Oaks Store |
| 0.4 mi | Family Choice | 2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.4 mi | Star Food & Wine | 327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR2 6AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alasdair Iain Stewart
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026
Endri Llabuti
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR2 6AU 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 6AU in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is £500,000 (about £471 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CR2 6AU, including Cumnor House School, Harris Academy Purley (Good) and Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR2 6AU is Purley Oaks in TfL zone 6, about 278 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 6AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,149 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 6AU is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alasdair Iain Stewart (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Endri Llabuti (Conservative and Unionist Party).