Postcode CR2 6EY 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 high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year. The nearest station is Sanderstead located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Haling Grove.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 154 ft away from CR2 6EY.
Purley North near CR2 6EY has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sanderstead located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | South Croydon | Southern | Walking directions to South Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Haling Grove | Medium | Walking directions to Haling Grove |
| 0.1 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in South Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £827,500 | £5,043 |
| Flats | 99 | £270,000 | £4,479 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £535,000 | £4,907 |
| Terraced | 50 | £409,250 | £5,518 |
10 year median price trend in South Croydon
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6EY.
In the CR2 6EY 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 6EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Star Food & Wine | 327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 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 | 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR2 6EY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danielle Denton
South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Dormer
South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Anthony Neal
South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR2 6EY 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 6EY in Purley North is £367,500 (about £4,823 per square metre) based on 202 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CR2 6EY, including Purley Oaks Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Purley (Good) and Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR2 6EY is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 436 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 6EY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,477 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.