Postcode CR8 2BU 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 North area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year. The nearest station is Purley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Rotary Field.
Purley North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Purley North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 140 ft away from CR8 2BU.
Purley North near CR8 2BU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Purley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rotary Field | Small | Walking directions to Rotary Field |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 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 | 25 | £717,000 |
| Flats | 39 | £289,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £560,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £525,000 |
10 year median price trend in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
In the CR8 2BU postcode area, located within Purley North, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 6-9 Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2AB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Royal Convenience Store | 562-562A Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AW | Walking directions to Royal Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Card Factory | 4 Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2AB | Walking directions to Card Factory |
| 0.4 mi | Casa Buna | 915 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP | Walking directions to Casa Buna |
| 0.4 mi | Purley Express | 925-929 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP | Walking directions to Purley Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.