Postcode CR8 1DH is located in a major urban area, within the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown 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 Riddlesdown located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 2.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR8 1DH.
Purley Central near CR8 1DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £502,000 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £735,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £283,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £596,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £527,750 |
10 years price trend in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
In the CR8 1DH postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 3 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.