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CR5 2JG

Stoats Nest Road

Purley & Woodcote

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Detailed insights for CR5 2JG

Overview

Postcode CR5 2JG is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Coulsdon area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coulsdon is £84,183 per year. The nearest station is Coulsdon Town, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
41.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Coulsdon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,053 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Coulsdon has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.3%

Approximately 41.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Coulsdon is £84,183 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 121 ft away from CR5 2JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Coulsdon near CR5 2JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Coulsdon Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR5 2JG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Coulsdon Town

Southern

Walking directions to Coulsdon Town
0.4 mi

Reedham (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Reedham (London)
0.4 mi

6

Reedham

Southern

Walking directions to Reedham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
553
Population density
6,407.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.37(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.1(-14%)
Vehicle crime
8.21(-12%)
Burglary
6.67(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.65(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
42.6%
Other White
50
9.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
7.94%
African
41
7.4%
Indian
35
6.32%
Total population: 554

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
161
37.01%
No qualifications
72
16.55%
Level 3 (A level)
72
16.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 435

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
91
38.72%
Owns with a mortgage
57
24.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
22.13%
Owns outright
22
9.36%
Social rents from council
6
2.55%
Total households: 235

Property prices in Purley & Woodcote

Median price£436,750
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)162
Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £689K

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £436,750 (about £470 per square foot) in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £2,365,000.

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 & Woodcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£880,000£480
Semi-Detached31£592,000£490
Terraced24£412,500£493
Flats66£291,000£434

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Purley & Woodcote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£750,000£273,500£570,000£380,000
2017£820,000£290,000£558,000£410,000
2018£743,750£260,000£474,000£388,250
2019£770,500£312,000£552,500£380,000
2020£815,000£341,000£610,675£387,500
2021£835,000£345,000£600,000£405,000
2022£920,000£387,500£644,515£453,750
2023£863,500£345,000£680,000£450,000
2024£975,000£310,000£600,000£450,000
2025£880,000£312,000£625,000£415,500
2026£890,000£289,500£568,750£407,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400£387£411£469
2017£435£397£400£448
2018£416£488£403£417
2019£432£439£411£413
2020£451£476£388£459
2021£461£479£453£481
2022£487£508£456£472
2023£472£494£460£454
2024£453£416£437£481
2025£488£399£476£495
2026£467£474£501£493
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 2JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 2JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 202525, Stoats Nest Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2JGTerracedFreehold£366,000
16 Jan 2026185, Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4HFDetachedFreehold£780,000
01 Sept 2025Flat 7, Bens Court, 195, Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4HFFlatsLeasehold£390,000
14 May 2025175, Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
07 Nov 20253, Gemmell Close, Purley, CR8 4HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£477,500

Schools

In the CR5 2JG postcode area, located within Coulsdon, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR5 2JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBeaumont Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableSt Nicholas SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWoodcote Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR5 2JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR5 2JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChoice Food & Wine83 Stoats Nest Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2JJWalking directions to Choice Food & Wine
0.4 miWaitrose110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NBWalking directions to Waitrose
0.5 miVithu's Food & Wine122 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4DBWalking directions to Vithu's Food & Wine

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 CR5 2JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Douglas Hillam

Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Samir Dwesar

Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Simon Brew

Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
WardPurley & WoodcoteE05011476
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CoulsdonE02000234
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 041EE01001074
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR5 2JG

Is CR5 2JG (Coulsdon) safe?

The area around CR5 2JG records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CR5 2JG?

The median sale price around CR5 2JG in Purley & Woodcote is £436,750 (about £470 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR5 2JG?

There are 9 schools close to CR5 2JG, including Beaumont Primary School (Outstanding), St Nicholas School (Good) and Woodcote Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR5 2JG?

The closest station to CR5 2JG is Coulsdon Town in TfL zone 6, about 579 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR5 2JG?

CR5 2JG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,053 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR5 2JG (Coulsdon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR5 2JG is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: James Douglas Hillam (Conservative and Unionist Party), Samir Dwesar (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simon Brew (Conservative and Unionist Party).