Postcode CR8 1JN is located in a major urban area, within the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area 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 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kenley South is £95,259 per year. The median sale price in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is £500,000 (around £471 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £315,000 and £655,000. The nearest station is Riddlesdown, about 0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kenley South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,030 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Kenley South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.9 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 Kenley South is £95,259 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 122 ft away from CR8 1JN.
Kenley South near CR8 1JN 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 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £471 per square foot) in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,500 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £677,500 | £498 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £610,000 | £522 |
| Terraced | 15 | £475,000 | £493 |
| Flats | 41 | £282,000 | £431 |
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 | £571,250 | £487,500 |
| 2026 | £685,000 | £282,000 | £636,000 | £475,000 |
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 | £510 | £480 |
| 2026 | £490 | £400 | £504 | £500 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 1JN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | 32, Coombe Wood Hill, Purley, CR8 1JN | Other | Freehold | £645,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 23, Coombe Wood Hill, Purley, CR8 1JQ | Detached | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 6, Rydal Close, Purley, CR8 1HP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £268,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 79, Lower Barn Road, Purley, CR8 1HN | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 79, Lower Barn Road, Purley, CR8 1HN | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 |
In the CR8 1JN postcode area, located within Kenley South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Riddlesdown Collegiate | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2011. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR8 1JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
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 1JN, 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 1JN records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, burglary and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR8 1JN in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is £500,000 (about £471 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CR8 1JN, including Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding), Riddlesdown Collegiate (Outstanding) and Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR8 1JN is Riddlesdown in TfL zone 6, about 75 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 1JN scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,030 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 1JN 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).