Postcode CR2 6BG 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Purley North is £59,800 per year. The nearest station is Purley Oaks located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Purley Way Playing Fields.
Purley North has a moderate 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 80.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.7% 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 of residents in Purley North is £59,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from CR2 6BG.
Purley North near CR2 6BG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | South Croydon | Southern | Walking directions to South Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Purley Way Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Purley Way Playing Fields |
| 0.1 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 186 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in South Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,785,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £750,000 |
| Flats | 81 | £282,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £580,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £395,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Croydon
In the CR2 6BG 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 6BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 280 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 278 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Star Food & Wine | 327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | JUSTin GREEN | 279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to JUSTin GREEN |
| 0.2 mi | Holts | 275 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to Holts |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.