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 193.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Purley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rotary Field.
Purley Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,319 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.4 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 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 2LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 932A, Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2LN | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Flat 5, 1, Russell Hill Place, Purley, CR8 2LT | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 3, Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2AB | Other | Leasehold | £10,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 24, Woburn Avenue, Purley, CR8 2AH | Terraced | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 2A, Purley Parade, Woburn Avenue, Purley, CR8 2AH | Flats | Leasehold | £352,000 |
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 0.5 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 | 957 Brighton Road, Purley, 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR8 2LH, 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 2LH records about 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2LH in Purley & Woodcote is £440,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CR8 2LH, including Purley Nursery School (Outstanding), St David's School and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 2LH is Purley in TfL zone 6, about 275 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR8 2LH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,319 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 2LH 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).