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 high crime levels, with around 126.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Purley North is £59,800 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 high crime rate, with approximately 126.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Purley North is £59,800 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.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £502,000 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £735,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £283,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £596,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £527,750 |
10 years 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.