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CR8 2DW

Purley Vale

Purley & Woodcote

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Overview

Postcode CR8 2DW 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 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Glade.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Kenley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.8%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from CR8 2DW.

Flood risk

Medium

Kenley North near CR8 2DW has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Riddlesdown located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR8 2DW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Riddlesdown

Southern

Walking directions to Riddlesdown
0.5 mi

6

Purley

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Purley
0.5 mi

6

Kenley

Southern

Walking directions to Kenley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR8 2DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe GladeSmallWalking directions to The Glade

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
9,057.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.3(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-72%)
Vehicle crime
6.96(-26%)
Drugs
5.06(-18%)
Burglary
3.8(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
54.73%
Other White
29
8.31%
Caribbean
28
8.02%
African
23
6.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
5.16%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
39.33%
No qualifications
45
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.98%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.12%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
44.19%
Other social rented
28
21.71%
Owns outright
21
16.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.63%
Social rents from council
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Purley & Woodcote

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)

Price distribution by property type for Purley & Woodcote in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purley & Woodcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached44£880,000£5,316
Flats66£293,750£4,574
Semi-Detached33£592,000£5,247
Terraced19£415,000£5,241

10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 2DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 2DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202557, Purley Vale, Purley, CR8 2DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
21 May 2025150, Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DFTerracedFreehold£467,000
21 Mar 20259, Cross Road, Purley, CR8 2DSTerracedFreehold£500,000
05 Jan 20262, Elm Road, Purley, CR8 2DRTerracedFreehold£505,000
17 Jul 202549, Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£640,000

Schools

In the CR8 2DW postcode area, located within Kenley North, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR8 2DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableAbingdon House School PurleyOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy KenleyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableSt Nicholas SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 2DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR8 2DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondis14-16 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DBWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miCo-op Food60 Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AAWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR8 2DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Douglas Hillam

Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Samir Dwesar

Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Simon Brew

Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
WardPurley & WoodcoteE05011476
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kenley NorthE02000233
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 040DE01001099
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

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Frequently asked questions about CR8 2DW

Is CR8 2DW (Kenley North) safe?

The area around CR8 2DW records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 4 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CR8 2DW?

The median sale price around CR8 2DW in Kenley North is £466,000 (about £5,045 per square metre) based on 162 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR8 2DW?

There are 8 schools close to CR8 2DW, including Abingdon House School Purley, Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding) and St Nicholas School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR8 2DW?

The closest station to CR8 2DW is Riddlesdown in TfL zone 6, about 770 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR8 2DW?

CR8 2DW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,611 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.