Postcode CR8 2NL is located in a major urban area, within the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown 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 68.0 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Rotary Field.
Purley Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 68.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from CR8 2NL.
Purley Central near CR8 2NL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £502,000 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £735,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £283,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £596,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £527,750 |
10 years price trend in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
In the CR8 2NL postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 2 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.