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CR8 1AG

Selcroft Road

Purley & Woodcote

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Detailed insights for CR8 1AG

Overview

Postcode CR8 1AG is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Purley Central area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year. The nearest station is Purley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Glade.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Purley Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,652 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Purley Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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 road, approximately 225 ft away from CR8 1AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Purley Central near CR8 1AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Purley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR8 1AG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

6

Purley

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Purley
0.4 mi

6

Riddlesdown

Southern

Walking directions to Riddlesdown
0.7 mi

6

Reedham

Southern

Walking directions to Reedham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR8 1AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe GladeSmallWalking directions to The Glade

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
3,154.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.52(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.84(-67%)
Vehicle crime
4.08(-56%)
Other theft
4.08(-64%)
Public order
1.36(-80%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
64.64%
Indian
27
7.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
4.97%
Other White
18
4.97%
Caribbean
16
4.42%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
164
54.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
16.28%
Level 3 (A level)
48
15.95%
No qualifications
13
4.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.32%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
45.11%
Owns outright
58
43.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.26%
Social rents from council
3
2.26%
Other social rented
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Purley & Woodcote

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £466,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £3,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purley & Woodcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached44£880,000£5,316
Flats66£293,750£4,574
Semi-Detached33£592,000£5,247
Terraced19£415,000£5,241

10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 1AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 1AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jul 202534A, Selcroft Road, Purley, CR8 1ADDetachedFreehold£716,000
31 Mar 202510, Cliff End, Purley, CR8 1BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£650,000
24 Jun 202527, Oakwood Avenue, Purley, CR8 1ARDetachedFreehold£980,000
13 Mar 20259, Oakwood Avenue, Purley, CR8 1ARDetachedFreehold£815,000
04 Feb 202511, Downs Court Road, Purley, CR8 1BESemi-DetachedFreehold£565,000

Schools

In the CR8 1AG postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR8 1AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAbingdon House School PurleyOther independent special school

N/A

0.5 miNurseryPurley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy KenleyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 1AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR8 1AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondis14-16 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DBWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miStation Store22 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley, CR8 2AUWalking directions to Station Store
0.4 miTescoCroydon, CR8 3ADWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miTesco Extra8 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HAWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miCard Factory4 Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2ABWalking directions to Card Factory

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

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 CR8 1AG, 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)Purley CentralE02000230
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 037FE01001098
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

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Frequently asked questions about CR8 1AG

Is CR8 1AG (Purley Central) safe?

The area around CR8 1AG records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 1 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 CR8 1AG?

The median sale price around CR8 1AG in Purley Central is £466,000 (about £5,045 per square metre) based on 162 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR8 1AG?

There are 10 schools close to CR8 1AG, including Abingdon House School Purley, Purley Nursery School (Outstanding) and Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR8 1AG?

The closest station to CR8 1AG is Purley in TfL zone 6, about 522 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR8 1AG?

CR8 1AG scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,652 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.