Postcode CR8 1BU 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 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year. The nearest station is Riddlesdown located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 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 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from CR8 1BU.
Kenley North near CR8 1BU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £2,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £864,750 |
| Flats | 62 | £308,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £601,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £435,000 |
10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote
In the CR8 1BU postcode area, located within Kenley North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 14-16 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Croydon, CR8 3AD | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.