Postcode CR2 6PN 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Waddon South is £49,600 per year. The nearest station is Purley Oaks located about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Purley Way Playing Fields.
Waddon South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,566 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Waddon South has a low crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.0% 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 of residents in Waddon South is £49,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 6PN.
Waddon South near CR2 6PN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £860,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £702,500 |
| Flats | 43 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £580,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £530,000 |
10 years price trend in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
In the CR2 6PN postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.