Postcode CR2 6LR 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year. The nearest station is Purley Oaks, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Purley Way Playing Fields.
Waddon South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,598 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Waddon South has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.7% 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 per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 6LR.
Waddon South near CR2 6LR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Purley Way Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Purley Way Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Haling Grove | Medium | Walking directions to Haling Grove |
| 0.5 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £499,950 (about £470 per square foot) in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £685,000 | £493 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £575,000 | £522 |
| Terraced | 15 | £473,000 | £503 |
| Flats | 46 | £282,250 | £439 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £477 | £452 | £507 | £500 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 9, Wyndhurst Close, South Croydon, CR2 6EP | Terraced | Freehold | £452,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 17, Hurst View Grange, 149, Pampisford Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DL | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 14, Hurst View Grange, 149, Pampisford Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DL | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 12, Knighton Close, South Croydon, CR2 6DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £555,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 49, Netherheys Drive, South Croydon, CR2 6FG | Flats | Leasehold | £171,000 |
In the CR2 6LR postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Star Food & Wine | 327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 280 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 278 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Royal Convenience Store | 562-562A Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AW | Walking directions to Royal Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR2 6LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alasdair Iain Stewart
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026
Endri Llabuti
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR2 6LR records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6LR in Waddon South is £499,950 (about £470 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to CR2 6LR, including Harris Academy Purley (Good), St Giles School (Good) and Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR2 6LR is Purley Oaks in TfL zone 6, about 834 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 6LR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,598 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 6LR 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).