Postcode CR2 6DW is located in a major urban area, within the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Purley Central area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Purley Central is £62,000 per year. The nearest station is Purley Oaks located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Purley Way Playing Fields.
Purley Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Purley Central is £62,000 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 203 ft away from CR2 6DW.
Purley Central near CR2 6DW 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Purley Way Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Purley Way Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Haling Grove | Medium | Walking directions to Haling Grove |
| 0.4 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £680,000 |
| Flats | 44 | £293,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £586,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £525,000 |
10 year median price trend in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
In the CR2 6DW postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Royal Convenience Store | 562-562A Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AW | Walking directions to Royal Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Purley Oaks Store | Purley Oaks Road, Croydon, CR2 0QD | Walking directions to Purley Oaks Store |
| 0.5 mi | Star Food & Wine | 327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.