Postcode CR8 2LH 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 219.3 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 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Rotary Field.
Purley Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 219.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from CR8 2LH.
Purley Central near CR8 2LH has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Reedham | Southern | Walking directions to Reedham |
| 0.7 mi | Reedham (London) | N/A | Walking directions to Reedham (London) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rotary Field | Small | Walking directions to Rotary Field |
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 2LH postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 2LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Purley Express | 925-929 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP | Walking directions to Purley Express |
| 0 mi | Casa Buna | 915 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP | Walking directions to Casa Buna |
| 0.1 mi | Card Factory | 4 Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2AB | Walking directions to Card Factory |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Kimberley Place, Croydon, CR8 2BQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 6-9 Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2AB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.