Postcode CR8 1AL is located in a major urban area, within the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown 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 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Purley Central is £62,000 per year. The nearest station is Purley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Rotary Field.
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.
Purley Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Purley Central is £62,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 95 ft away from CR8 1AL.
Purley Central near CR8 1AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Purley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rotary Field | Small | Walking directions to Rotary Field |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £680,000 |
| Flats | 44 | £293,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £586,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £525,000 |
10 year median price trend in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
In the CR8 1AL postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 1AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Station Store | 22 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley, CR8 2AU | Walking directions to Station Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 6-9 Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2AB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Card Factory | 4 Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2AB | Walking directions to Card Factory |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 14-16 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Casa Buna | 915 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP | Walking directions to Casa Buna |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.