Postcode CR8 2JR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 46.0 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Roundshaw Downs.
Purley Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,497 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 road, approximately 252 ft away from CR8 2JR.
Purley Central near CR8 2JR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 1 mi | 6 | Reedham | Southern | Walking directions to Reedham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Roundshaw Downs | Large | Walking directions to Roundshaw Downs |
| 0.3 mi | Rotary Field | Small | Walking directions to Rotary Field |
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
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 2JR.
In the CR8 2JR postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 2JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 6-9 Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2AB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Card Factory | 4 Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2AB | Walking directions to Card Factory |
| 0.4 mi | Casa Buna | 915 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP | Walking directions to Casa Buna |
| 0.4 mi | Purley Express | 925-929 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP | Walking directions to Purley Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 957 Brighton Road, Purley, 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.
Elected local representatives for CR8 2JR, 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 2JR records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 3 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 2JR in Purley Central is £466,000 (about £5,045 per square metre) based on 162 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CR8 2JR, including Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (Good), Thomas More Catholic School (Good) and Purley Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 2JR is Purley in TfL zone 6, about 830 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR8 2JR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,497 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.