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CR2 6EY

Purley Road

South Croydon

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Detailed insights for CR2 6EY

Overview

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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Purley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.5%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 154 ft away from CR2 6EY.

Flood risk

High

Purley North near CR2 6EY has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Sanderstead located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 6EY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR2 6EY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHaling GroveMediumWalking directions to Haling Grove
0.1 miSouth Croydon Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
6,269 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.76(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.78(-38%)
Vehicle crime
10.78(+15%)
Burglary
6.59(+20%)
Other theft
5.39(-53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
111
38.54%
Other White
41
14.24%
African
23
7.99%
Caribbean
16
5.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
4.17%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
42.79%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.41%
No qualifications
31
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
34.68%
Owns with a mortgage
39
31.45%
Owns outright
25
20.16%
Social rents from council
12
9.68%
Shared ownership
2
1.61%
Total households: 124

Property prices in South Croydon

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)

Price distribution by property type for South Croydon in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Croydon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached20£827,500£5,043
Flats99£270,000£4,479
Semi-Detached33£535,000£4,907
Terraced50£409,250£5,518

10 year median price trend in South Croydon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Croydon.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202528, Purley Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EYTerracedFreehold£360,000
28 Nov 202523A, Wyche Grove, South Croydon, CR2 6EXFlatsLeasehold£190,000
18 Jul 20259, Wyche Grove, South Croydon, CR2 6EXTerracedLeasehold£200,000
25 Mar 202518, Wyche Grove, South Croydon, CR2 6EXTerracedFreehold£460,000
02 Jan 20261, Lauriston Villas, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PGFlatsLeasehold£244,000

Schools

In the CR2 6EY postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 6EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPurley Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHarris Academy PurleyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRegina Coeli Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6EY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 6EY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStar Food & Wine327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQWalking directions to Star Food & Wine
0.1 miPremier Convenience Store280 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AGWalking directions to Premier Convenience Store
0.1 miLondis278 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AGWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miJUSTin GREEN279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQWalking directions to JUSTin GREEN
0.2 miHolts275 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6ENWalking directions to Holts

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR2 6EY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Danielle Denton

South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Matthew Dormer

South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Michael Anthony Neal

South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
WardSouth CroydonE05011484
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Purley NorthE02000224
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 031AE01001033
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about CR2 6EY

Is CR2 6EY (Purley North) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near CR2 6EY?

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.

What schools are near CR2 6EY?

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.

What is the nearest station to CR2 6EY?

The closest station to CR2 6EY is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 436 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 6EY?

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).

Data Sources

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.