Postcode CR8 1BE 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.4 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.
Purley Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.7% 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 per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from CR8 1BE.
Purley Central near CR8 1BE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Reedham | Southern | Walking directions to Reedham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £3,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £887,500 |
| Flats | 76 | £304,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £621,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £415,500 |
10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote
In the CR8 1BE postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 1BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 14-16 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Station Store | 22 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley, CR8 2AU | Walking directions to Station Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Croydon, CR8 3AD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 8 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 957 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BQ | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR8 1BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Douglas Hillam
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Samir Dwesar
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Brew
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.