Postcode CR8 2LL is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Purley Central area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year. The median sale price in Purley & Woodcote is £415,500 (around £470 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £687,500. The nearest station is Purley, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Roundshaw Downs.
Purley Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,496 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from CR8 2LL.
Purley Central near CR8 2LL 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 |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.9 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 161 recent sales, the median property price is £415,500 (about £470 per square foot) in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £3,800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £880,000 | £482 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £565,000 | £488 |
| Terraced | 23 | £415,000 | £494 |
| Flats | 66 | £278,750 | £429 |
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 | £308,750 | £625,000 | £415,500 |
| 2026 | £942,500 | £280,000 | £592,500 | £415,000 |
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 | £398 | £479 | £495 |
| 2026 | £454 | £445 | £488 | £494 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 2LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 54, Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2LB | Detached | Freehold | £950,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 60, Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2LB | Detached | Freehold | £1,090,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 8, Russell Green Close, Purley, CR8 2NR | Detached | Freehold | £680,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | Flat 7, Forbury Heights, 39, Russell Green Close, Purley, CR8 2FS | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Flat 1, Forbury Heights, 39, Russell Green Close, Purley, CR8 2FS | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 |
In the CR8 2LL postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Thomas More Catholic School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2019. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Purley Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2013. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR8 2LL
| 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 | Casa Buna | 915 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP | Walking directions to Casa Buna |
| 0.4 mi | Card Factory | 4 Purley Parade, Purley, CR8 2AB | Walking directions to Card Factory |
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR8 2LL, 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 2LL 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 2LL in Purley & Woodcote is £415,500 (about £470 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CR8 2LL, including Thomas More Catholic School (Good), Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (Good) and Purley Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR8 2LL is Purley in TfL zone 6, about 796 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR8 2LL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,496 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 2LL 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).