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CR2 6FE

Hillground Gardens

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

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Detailed insights for CR2 6FE

Overview

Postcode CR2 6FE 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year. The nearest station is Purley Oaks, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rotary Field.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Purley Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Purley Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 17 ft away from CR2 6FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Purley Central near CR2 6FE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Purley Oaks located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 6FE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Purley Oaks

Southern

Walking directions to Purley Oaks
0.6 mi

6

Purley

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Purley
0.7 mi

6

Sanderstead

Southern

Walking directions to Sanderstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR2 6FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRotary FieldSmallWalking directions to Rotary Field

Area Profile

Population
376
Population density
6,287.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.52(-27%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.73(-46%)
Public order
6.69(-1%)
Vehicle crime
5.58(-40%)
Other theft
4.46(-61%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
41.87%
Indian
43
11.47%
African
32
8.53%
Other White
32
8.53%
Other Asian
23
6.13%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
44.97%
Level 3 (A level)
66
22.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.75%
No qualifications
28
9.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.71%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
44.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
27.41%
Owns outright
35
25.93%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

Median price£499,950
Price per sq ft£472
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£321K – £659K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £499,950 (about £472 per square foot) in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£685,000£498
Semi-Detached39£575,000£522
Terraced14£469,000£503
Flats45£282,000£442

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£611,250£271,500£488,000£410,000
2017£645,000£298,000£502,500£440,000
2018£620,000£287,000£540,000£440,000
2019£650,000£280,000£530,000£445,250
2020£651,250£285,000£558,750£443,500
2021£682,500£315,000£580,000£475,500
2022£726,000£300,000£607,000£495,750
2023£860,000£292,500£575,000£500,000
2024£697,500£300,000£607,000£525,500
2025£721,000£282,250£567,500£473,000
2026£680,000£278,500£620,000£470,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447£434£448£428
2017£434£433£457£455
2018£461£413£428£446
2019£423£437£435£432
2020£466£449£422£444
2021£476£465£458£461
2022£530£461£490£508
2023£444£488£478£500
2024£498£441£518£455
2025£496£437£516£482
2026£493£452£513£513
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025Flat 2, Athena House, 7A, Edgehill Road, Purley, CR8 2NBFlatsLeasehold£422,000
06 Mar 20269, The Close, Purley, CR8 2QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£470,000
08 Jan 20268, Edgehill Road, Purley, CR8 2NADetachedFreehold£675,000
20 Jun 2025162, Kingsdown Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 6QRDetachedFreehold£725,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 8, 103, Montpelier Road, Purley, CR8 2QFFlatsLeasehold£360,000

Schools

In the CR2 6FE postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 6FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCumnor House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary School (Purley)Voluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNurseryPurley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 6FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miRoyal Convenience Store562-562A Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AWWalking directions to Royal Convenience Store
0.4 miOne Stop450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6APWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miSainsbury's Local6-9 Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2ABWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miCard Factory4 Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2ABWalking directions to Card Factory

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

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 6FE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alasdair Iain Stewart

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Endri Llabuti

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Purley CentralE02000230
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 037CE01001093
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2009-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 6FE

Is CR2 6FE (Purley Central) safe?

The area around CR2 6FE records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 6FE?

The median sale price around CR2 6FE in Purley Central is £499,950 (about £472 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 6FE?

There are 11 schools close to CR2 6FE, including Cumnor House School, Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) (Good) and Purley Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR2 6FE?

The closest station to CR2 6FE is Purley Oaks in TfL zone 6, about 769 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 6FE?

CR2 6FE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,627 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR2 6FE (Purley Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 6FE is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alasdair Iain Stewart (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Endri Llabuti (Conservative and Unionist Party).