Postcode CR8 2QG 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below 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 Oaks, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Haling Grove.
Purley Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 66 ft away from CR8 2QG.
Purley Central near CR8 2QG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Purley Oaks located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Haling Grove | Medium | Walking directions to Haling Grove |
| 0.4 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Rotary Field | Small | Walking directions to Rotary Field |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £499,950 (about £472 per square foot) in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £685,000 | £498 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £575,000 | £522 |
| Terraced | 14 | £469,000 | £503 |
| Flats | 45 | £282,000 | £442 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £611,250 | £271,500 | £488,000 | £410,000 |
| 2017 | £645,000 | £298,000 | £502,500 | £440,000 |
| 2018 | £620,000 | £287,000 | £540,000 | £440,000 |
| 2019 | £650,000 | £280,000 | £530,000 | £445,250 |
| 2020 | £651,250 | £285,000 | £558,750 | £443,500 |
| 2021 | £682,500 | £315,000 | £580,000 | £475,500 |
| 2022 | £726,000 | £300,000 | £607,000 | £495,750 |
| 2023 | £860,000 | £292,500 | £575,000 | £500,000 |
| 2024 | £697,500 | £300,000 | £607,000 | £525,500 |
| 2025 | £721,000 | £282,250 | £567,500 | £473,000 |
| 2026 | £680,000 | £278,500 | £620,000 | £470,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £447 | £434 | £448 | £428 |
| 2017 | £434 | £433 | £457 | £455 |
| 2018 | £461 | £413 | £428 | £446 |
| 2019 | £423 | £437 | £435 | £432 |
| 2020 | £466 | £449 | £422 | £444 |
| 2021 | £476 | £465 | £458 | £461 |
| 2022 | £530 | £461 | £490 | £508 |
| 2023 | £444 | £488 | £478 | £500 |
| 2024 | £498 | £441 | £518 | £455 |
| 2025 | £496 | £437 | £516 | £482 |
| 2026 | £493 | £452 | £513 | £513 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 2QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2025 | First Floor Flat, 600, Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BA | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 610A, Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BA | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 21, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QA | Terraced | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 18, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QA | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Flat 18, Dell House, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QB | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the CR8 2QG postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 2QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Royal Convenience Store | 562-562A Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AW | Walking directions to Royal Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Purley Oaks Store | Station Approach, Croydon, CR2 0QD | Walking directions to Purley Oaks Store |
| 0.5 mi | Family Choice | 2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PH | Walking directions to Family Choice |
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 2QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alasdair Iain Stewart
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026
Endri Llabuti
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR8 2QG records about 43 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 2QG in Purley Central is £499,950 (about £472 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CR8 2QG, including Cumnor House School, Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) (Good) and Harris Academy Purley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 2QG is Purley Oaks in TfL zone 6, about 463 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 2QG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,627 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 2QG is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alasdair Iain Stewart (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Endri Llabuti (Conservative and Unionist Party).