Postcode CR8 2ER 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year. The nearest station is Reedham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Glade.
Purley Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,196 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.9% 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 per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 155 ft away from CR8 2ER.
Purley Central near CR8 2ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reedham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Reedham | Southern | Walking directions to Reedham |
| 0.4 mi | Reedham (London) | N/A | Walking directions to Reedham (London) | |
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £2,365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £870,000 | £481 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £592,500 | £489 |
| Terraced | 24 | £412,500 | £493 |
| Flats | 69 | £295,000 | £432 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £750,000 | £273,500 | £570,000 | £380,000 |
| 2017 | £820,000 | £290,000 | £558,000 | £410,000 |
| 2018 | £743,750 | £260,000 | £474,000 | £388,250 |
| 2019 | £770,500 | £312,000 | £552,500 | £380,000 |
| 2020 | £815,000 | £341,000 | £610,675 | £387,500 |
| 2021 | £835,000 | £345,000 | £600,000 | £405,000 |
| 2022 | £920,000 | £387,500 | £644,515 | £453,750 |
| 2023 | £863,500 | £345,000 | £680,000 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | £975,000 | £310,000 | £600,000 | £450,000 |
| 2025 | £880,000 | £312,000 | £625,000 | £415,500 |
| 2026 | £890,000 | £289,500 | £568,750 | £407,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400 | £387 | £411 | £469 |
| 2017 | £435 | £397 | £400 | £448 |
| 2018 | £416 | £488 | £403 | £417 |
| 2019 | £432 | £439 | £411 | £413 |
| 2020 | £451 | £476 | £388 | £459 |
| 2021 | £461 | £479 | £453 | £481 |
| 2022 | £487 | £508 | £456 | £472 |
| 2023 | £472 | £494 | £460 | £454 |
| 2024 | £453 | £416 | £437 | £481 |
| 2025 | £488 | £399 | £476 | £495 |
| 2026 | £467 | £474 | £501 | £493 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 2ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2025 | 31, Northwood Avenue, Purley, CR8 2ER | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £590,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 58, Northwood Avenue, Purley, CR8 2EP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £592,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 66, Northwood Avenue, Purley, CR8 2EP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £535,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 40, Northwood Avenue, Purley, CR8 2EP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £527,500 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 6, Northwood Avenue, Purley, CR8 2EP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £399,999 |
In the CR8 2ER postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR8 2ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 14-16 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Croydon, CR8 3AD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | 8 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Station Store | 22 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley, CR8 2AU | Walking directions to Station Store |
| 0.5 mi | Vithu's Food & Wine | 122 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4DB | Walking directions to Vithu's Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR8 2ER, 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
The area around CR8 2ER records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR8 2ER in Purley & Woodcote is £440,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CR8 2ER, including Abingdon House School Purley, St Nicholas School (Good) and Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 2ER is Reedham in TfL zone 6, about 697 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 2ER scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,196 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR8 2ER is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: James Douglas Hillam (Conservative and Unionist Party), Samir Dwesar (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simon Brew (Conservative and Unionist Party).