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CR8 1DF

Riddlesdown Road

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

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Detailed insights for CR8 1DF

Overview

Postcode CR8 1DF 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 large park is Riddlesdown.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Kenley North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,630 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Kenley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.2%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from CR8 1DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Kenley North near CR8 1DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Riddlesdown located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR8 1DF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR8 1DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRiddlesdownLargeWalking directions to Riddlesdown

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
3,497.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.3(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-72%)
Vehicle crime
6.96(-26%)
Drugs
5.06(-18%)
Burglary
3.8(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
65.88%
Indian
29
8.53%
Other White
26
7.65%
Chinese
11
3.24%
Irish
8
2.35%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
47.57%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.86%
No qualifications
30
11.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.99%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
40.46%
Owns outright
51
38.93%
Other social rented
13
9.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.11%
Social rents from council
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

Median price£499,950
Price per sq ft£472
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£321K – £659K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £499,950 (about £472 per square foot) in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£685,000£498
Semi-Detached39£575,000£522
Terraced14£469,000£503
Flats45£282,000£442

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 1DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 1DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 2025103, Downs Court Road, Purley, CR8 1BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£610,000
25 Mar 2025109, Downs Court Road, Purley, CR8 1BHDetachedFreehold£710,000
17 Sept 2025104, Downs Court Road, Purley, CR8 1BDDetachedFreehold£687,500
17 Sept 2025108, Downs Court Road, Purley, CR8 1BDDetachedFreehold£725,000
06 Oct 2025148, Riddlesdown Road, Purley, CR8 1DEDetachedFreehold£667,500

Schools

In the CR8 1DF postcode area, located within Kenley North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR8 1DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy KenleyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableAbingdon House School PurleyOther independent special school

N/A

0.7 miSecondaryRiddlesdown CollegiateAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 1DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR8 1DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food60 Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miKK Food & Wine71 Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 9HNWalking directions to KK Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR8 1DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alasdair Iain Stewart

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Endri Llabuti

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kenley NorthE02000233
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 040DE01001099
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR8 1DF

Is CR8 1DF (Kenley North) safe?

The area around CR8 1DF 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.

What is the average house price near CR8 1DF?

The median sale price around CR8 1DF in Kenley North is £499,950 (about £472 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR8 1DF?

There are 7 schools close to CR8 1DF, including Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding), Abingdon House School Purley and Riddlesdown Collegiate (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR8 1DF?

The closest station to CR8 1DF is Riddlesdown in TfL zone 6, about 323 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR8 1DF?

CR8 1DF 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).

Who represents CR8 1DF (Kenley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR8 1DF 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).