Postcode CR8 1BS is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Kenley North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kenley North is £64,200 per year. The nearest station is Purley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Glade.
Kenley North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Kenley North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 89.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 53.0% 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 of residents in Kenley North is £64,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from CR8 1BS.
Kenley North near CR8 1BS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Reedham | Southern | Walking directions to Reedham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £2,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £864,750 |
| Flats | 69 | £307,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £601,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £442,000 |
10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote
In the CR8 1BS postcode area, located within Kenley North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 14-16 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Croydon, CR8 3AD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Station Store | 22 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley, CR8 2AU | Walking directions to Station Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | 8 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.