Postcode CR8 2UJ 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 50.2 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 Oaks located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Purley Way Playing Fields.
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 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR8 2UJ.
Purley Central near CR8 2UJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Purley Way Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Purley Way Playing Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Haling Grove | Medium | Walking directions to Haling Grove |
| 0.3 mi | Rotary Field | Small | Walking directions to Rotary Field |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £717,000 |
| Flats | 39 | £289,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £560,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £525,000 |
10 year median price trend in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
In the CR8 2UJ postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 2UJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Royal Convenience Store | 562-562A Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AW | Walking directions to Royal Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Purley Oaks Store | Purley Oaks Road, Croydon, CR2 0QD | Walking directions to Purley Oaks Store |
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.