Postcode CR2 6BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown ward of Croydon in the London region , and forms part of the Waddon South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Waddon South is £49,600 per year. The nearest station is Purley Oaks located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Purley Way Playing Fields.
Waddon South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,566 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Waddon South has a low crime rate, with approximately 59.9 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 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Waddon South is £49,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 6BZ.
Waddon South near CR2 6BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £502,000 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £735,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £283,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £596,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £527,750 |
10 years price trend in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
In the CR2 6BZ postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.