Postcode CR8 2DS is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Kenley North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year. The nearest station is Riddlesdown located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Glade.
Kenley North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Kenley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 104 ft away from CR8 2DS.
Kenley North near CR8 2DS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Riddlesdown located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £466,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £3,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £880,000 | £5,316 |
| Flats | 66 | £293,750 | £4,574 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £592,000 | £5,247 |
| Terraced | 19 | £415,000 | £5,241 |
10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote
In the CR8 2DS postcode area, located within Kenley North, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 2DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 14-16 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DB | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
Elected local representatives for CR8 2DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Douglas Hillam
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Samir Dwesar
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Brew
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.