Postcode CR2 6BH 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 75.5 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 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 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.8% 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 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 6BH.
Purley North near CR2 6BH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 1 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 |
| 0.2 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 208 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 | 21 | £750,000 |
| Flats | 92 | £281,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £572,500 |
| Terraced | 67 | £392,500 |
10 year median price trend in South Croydon
In the CR2 6BH postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Star Food & Wine | 327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 280 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 278 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Royal Convenience Store | 562-562A Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AW | Walking directions to Royal Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.