Postcode CR8 2HH 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year. The nearest station is Purley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Glade.
Purley Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 30 ft away from CR8 2HH.
Purley Central near CR8 2HH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Purley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Reedham | Southern | Walking directions to Reedham |
| 0.4 mi | Reedham (London) | N/A | Walking directions to Reedham (London) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £2,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £864,750 |
| Flats | 62 | £308,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £601,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £435,000 |
10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote
In the CR8 2HH postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 2HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Croydon, CR8 3AD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 14-16 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 8 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Station Store | 22 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley, CR8 2AU | Walking directions to Station Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Kimberley Place, Croydon, CR8 2BQ | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.