Postcode CR8 1HZ 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 South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kenley South is £64,500 per year. The nearest station is Riddlesdown located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kenley South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,727 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Kenley South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.5% 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 Kenley South is £64,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 233 ft away from CR8 1HZ.
Kenley South near CR8 1HZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £680,000 |
| Flats | 44 | £293,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £586,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £525,000 |
10 year median price trend in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
In the CR8 1HZ postcode area, located within Kenley South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 1HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | KK Food & Wine | 71 Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 9HN | Walking directions to KK Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 60 Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.