Postcode CR8 2AP is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote ward of Croydon in the London region , and forms part of the Purley Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 265.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Purley Central is £62,000 per year. The nearest station is Purley located about 0.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Rotary Field.
Purley Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 265.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 63 ft away from CR8 2AP.
Purley Central near CR8 2AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,400,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £875,000 |
| Flats | 62 | £304,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £590,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £450,000 |
10 years price trend in Purley & Woodcote
In the CR8 2AP postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.