Postcode CR8 1HL 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 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year. The nearest station is Riddlesdown located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 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 23.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from CR8 1HL.
Purley Central near CR8 1HL 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £868,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £555,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £502,000 |
| Detached | 28 | £727,400 |
| Flats | 44 | £281,000 |
10 year median price trend in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
In the CR8 1HL postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for CR8 1HL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.