Postcode CR2 6QJ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year. The nearest station is Purley Oaks, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Purley Way Playing Fields.
Purley North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,149 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Purley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 16 ft away from CR2 6QJ.
Purley North near CR2 6QJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Purley Way Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Purley Way Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Haling Grove | Medium | Walking directions to Haling Grove |
| 0.3 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £449 per square foot) in South Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £790,000 | £485 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £525,000 | £442 |
| Terraced | 51 | £408,000 | £513 |
| Flats | 100 | £282,500 | £416 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £830,000 | £270,000 | £420,000 | £357,500 |
| 2017 | £777,000 | £285,000 | £440,000 | £365,500 |
| 2018 | £710,000 | £290,000 | £440,000 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | £770,000 | £281,000 | £503,250 | £356,500 |
| 2020 | £682,500 | £295,000 | £474,750 | £364,500 |
| 2021 | £855,250 | £300,000 | £460,000 | £375,000 |
| 2022 | £900,000 | £300,000 | £480,000 | £400,000 |
| 2023 | £812,500 | £280,000 | £453,800 | £409,000 |
| 2024 | £832,500 | £272,000 | £433,789 | £392,500 |
| 2025 | £730,000 | £276,000 | £530,000 | £397,500 |
| 2026 | £750,000 | £285,000 | £567,750 | £403,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £422 | £452 | £420 | £478 |
| 2017 | £438 | £465 | £418 | £462 |
| 2018 | £449 | £465 | £465 | £463 |
| 2019 | £418 | £475 | £436 | £466 |
| 2020 | £440 | £492 | £447 | £458 |
| 2021 | £461 | £459 | £459 | £478 |
| 2022 | £511 | £474 | £468 | £498 |
| 2023 | £490 | £449 | £509 | £481 |
| 2024 | £483 | £445 | £471 | £470 |
| 2025 | £479 | £437 | £433 | £513 |
| 2026 | £494 | £409 | £475 | £505 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6QJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | 506, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AU | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Flat 18, Dell House, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QB | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Flat 8, Dell House, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QB | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 21, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QA | Terraced | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 18, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QA | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the CR2 6QJ postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR2 6QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Royal Convenience Store | 562-562A Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AW | Walking directions to Royal Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Purley Oaks Store | Station Approach, Croydon, CR2 0QD | Walking directions to Purley Oaks Store |
| 0.4 mi | Star Food & Wine | 327 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Family Choice | 2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to Family Choice |
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 6QJ, 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 6QJ 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 6QJ in South Croydon is £370,000 (about £449 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CR2 6QJ, including Cumnor House School, Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) (Good) and Harris Academy Purley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR2 6QJ is Purley Oaks in TfL zone 6, about 368 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 6QJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,149 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 6QJ is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Danielle Denton (Conservative and Unionist Party), Matthew Dormer (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michael Anthony Neal (Conservative and Unionist Party).