Postcode CR8 1BH is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Kenley North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year. The median sale price in Purley & Woodcote is £415,500 (around £470 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £687,500. The nearest station is Riddlesdown, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kenley North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,630 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Kenley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from CR8 1BH.
Kenley North near CR8 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Riddlesdown located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £415,500 (about £470 per square foot) in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £3,800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £880,000 | £482 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £565,000 | £488 |
| Terraced | 23 | £415,000 | £494 |
| Flats | 66 | £278,750 | £429 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £308,750 | £625,000 | £415,500 |
| 2026 | £942,500 | £280,000 | £592,500 | £415,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £398 | £479 | £495 |
| 2026 | £454 | £445 | £488 | £494 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 1BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2025 | 103, Downs Court Road, Purley, CR8 1BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2025 | 108, Downs Court Road, Purley, CR8 1BD | Detached | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2025 | 104, Downs Court Road, Purley, CR8 1BD | Detached | Freehold | £687,500 | |
| 04 Sept 2026 | 25, Famet Avenue, Purley, CR8 2DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £537,500 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 8, Famet Close, Purley, CR8 2DX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £392,000 |
In the CR8 1BH postcode area, located within Kenley North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Riddlesdown Collegiate | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Beaumont Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2017. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR8 1BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 60 Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | KK Food & Wine | 71 Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 9HN | Walking directions to KK Food & Wine |
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 CR8 1BH, 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
The area around CR8 1BH records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 CR8 1BH in Purley & Woodcote is £415,500 (about £470 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CR8 1BH, including Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding), Riddlesdown Collegiate (Outstanding) and Beaumont Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR8 1BH is Riddlesdown in TfL zone 6, about 382 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 1BH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,630 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 CR8 1BH 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).