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CR8 3AD

Brighton Road

Purley & Woodcote

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Detailed insights for CR8 3AD

Overview

Postcode CR8 3AD is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Woodcote area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodcote is £94,210 per year. The nearest station is Purley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Rotary Field.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Woodcote has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,465 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Woodcote has an average crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.8%

Approximately 11.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Woodcote is £94,210 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from CR8 3AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodcote near CR8 3AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Purley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR8 3AD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

6

Purley

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Purley
0.4 mi

6

Reedham

Southern

Walking directions to Reedham
0.4 mi

Reedham (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Reedham (London)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR8 3AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRotary FieldSmallWalking directions to Rotary Field
0.5 miThe GladeSmallWalking directions to The Glade

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
3,374.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.14(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.53(-46%)
Other theft
9.3(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.56(+32%)
Drugs
7.56(+22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
140
39.11%
Indian
38
10.61%
Other White
36
10.06%
African
22
6.15%
Caribbean
17
4.75%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
46.39%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.49%
No qualifications
36
12.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
30.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
29.61%
Owns outright
39
25.66%
Other social rented
12
7.89%
Social rents from council
6
3.95%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Purley & Woodcote

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)168
Typical range (middle 50%)£312K – £694K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purley & Woodcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£870,000£481
Semi-Detached33£592,500£489
Terraced24£412,500£493
Flats69£295,000£432

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Purley & Woodcote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Purley & Woodcote in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 3AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 3AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2025Flat 4, 14, Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 3AAFlatsLeasehold£260,000
23 Apr 2025Flat 7, 14, Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 3AAFlatsLeasehold£356,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 55, French Apartments, Lansdowne Road, Purley, CR8 2PJFlatsLeasehold£295,000
18 Sept 2025Flat 76, French Apartments, Lansdowne Road, Purley, CR8 2PJFlatsLeasehold£335,000
07 Aug 2025Flat 1, Carlow Court, 1, Hill Road, Purley, CR8 3ATFlatsLeasehold£440,000

Schools

In the CR8 3AD postcode area, located within Woodcote, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR8 3AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt David's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNurseryPurley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryMargaret Roper Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR8 3AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR8 3AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Extra8 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HAWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.1 miTescoCroydon, CR8 3ADWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miLondis957 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BQWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miStation Store22 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley, CR8 2AUWalking directions to Station Store
0.2 miPurley Express925-929 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BPWalking directions to Purley Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR8 3AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Douglas Hillam

Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Samir Dwesar

Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Simon Brew

Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
WardPurley & WoodcoteE05011476
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WoodcoteE02000231
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 038BE01001029
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR8 3AD

Is CR8 3AD (Woodcote) safe?

The area around CR8 3AD records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near CR8 3AD?

The median sale price around CR8 3AD in Purley & Woodcote is £440,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR8 3AD?

There are 14 schools close to CR8 3AD, including St David's School, Purley Nursery School (Outstanding) and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR8 3AD?

The closest station to CR8 3AD is Purley in TfL zone 6, about 373 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR8 3AD?

CR8 3AD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,465 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR8 3AD (Woodcote) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR8 3AD 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).

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