Postcode CR8 2JX 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 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Purley Central is £62,000 per year. The nearest station is Purley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 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 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.5% 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 of residents in Purley Central is £62,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR8 2JX.
Purley Central near CR8 2JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £870,000 |
| Flats | 65 | £310,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £590,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £450,000 |
10 years price trend in Purley & Woodcote
In the CR8 2JX postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.