Postcode CR8 1DE is located in a major urban area, within the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown ward 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 nearest station is Riddlesdown, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Glade.
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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from CR8 1DE.
Kenley North near CR8 1DE 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £499,900 (about £471 per square foot) in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £685,000 | £498 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £583,500 | £523 |
| Terraced | 14 | £469,000 | £503 |
| Flats | 45 | £282,000 | £442 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £611,250 | £271,500 | £488,000 | £410,000 |
| 2017 | £645,000 | £298,000 | £502,500 | £440,000 |
| 2018 | £620,000 | £287,000 | £540,000 | £440,000 |
| 2019 | £650,000 | £280,000 | £530,000 | £445,250 |
| 2020 | £651,250 | £285,000 | £558,750 | £443,500 |
| 2021 | £682,500 | £315,000 | £580,000 | £475,500 |
| 2022 | £726,000 | £300,000 | £607,000 | £495,750 |
| 2023 | £860,000 | £292,500 | £575,000 | £500,000 |
| 2024 | £697,500 | £300,000 | £607,000 | £525,500 |
| 2025 | £721,000 | £282,250 | £567,500 | £473,000 |
| 2026 | £680,000 | £278,500 | £620,000 | £470,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £447 | £434 | £448 | £428 |
| 2017 | £434 | £433 | £457 | £455 |
| 2018 | £461 | £413 | £428 | £446 |
| 2019 | £423 | £437 | £435 | £432 |
| 2020 | £466 | £449 | £422 | £444 |
| 2021 | £476 | £465 | £458 | £461 |
| 2022 | £530 | £461 | £490 | £508 |
| 2023 | £444 | £488 | £478 | £500 |
| 2024 | £498 | £441 | £518 | £455 |
| 2025 | £496 | £437 | £516 | £482 |
| 2026 | £493 | £452 | £513 | £513 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 1DE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct 2025 | 148, Riddlesdown Road, Purley, CR8 1DE | Detached | Freehold | £667,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 15, Hill Close, Purley, CR8 1JR | Detached | Freehold | £840,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 79G, Riddlesdown Road, Purley, CR8 1DH | Detached | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 89, Riddlesdown Road, Purley, CR8 1DH | Detached | Freehold | £615,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 79, Riddlesdown Road, Purley, CR8 1DH | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the CR8 1DE postcode area, located within Kenley North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR8 1DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 1DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alasdair Iain Stewart
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026
Endri Llabuti
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR8 1DE 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CR8 1DE in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is £499,900 (about £471 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CR8 1DE, including Abingdon House School Purley, Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding) and St Nicholas School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 1DE is Riddlesdown in TfL zone 6, about 286 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 1DE 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 1DE is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alasdair Iain Stewart (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Endri Llabuti (Conservative and Unionist Party).