Postcode CR8 1BL 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 29.3 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 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 29.3 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from CR8 1BL.
Purley Central near CR8 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £870,000 |
| Flats | 65 | £310,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £590,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £450,000 |
10 years price trend in Purley & Woodcote
In the CR8 1BL postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.