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CR8 3AG

Woodcote Valley Road

Purley & Woodcote

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Overview

Postcode CR8 3AG 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woodcote is £94,210 per year. The nearest station is Purley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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
1.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Woodcote has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Woodcote has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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 197 ft away from CR8 3AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodcote near CR8 3AG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR8 3AG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Purley

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Purley
0.5 mi

6

Reedham

Southern

Walking directions to Reedham
0.6 mi

Reedham (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Reedham (London)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR8 3AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRotary FieldSmallWalking directions to Rotary Field

Area Profile

Population
520
Population density
3,344.1 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
238
45.42%
Indian
60
11.45%
Other White
46
8.78%
Caribbean
30
5.73%
African
26
4.96%
Total population: 524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
236
51.87%
No qualifications
65
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
10.55%
Level 3 (A level)
48
10.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
5.71%
Total 16+ residents: 455

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
39.89%
Owns outright
66
36.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
20.77%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.64%
Social rents from council
2
1.09%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Purley & Woodcote

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £466,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £3,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purley & Woodcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached44£880,000£5,316
Flats66£293,750£4,574
Semi-Detached33£592,000£5,247
Terraced19£415,000£5,241

10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 3AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 2025Flat 8, 4, Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, CR8 3AGFlatsLeasehold£387,000
10 Mar 2025Flat 10, 4, Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, CR8 3AGFlatsLeasehold£384,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 5, Medford House, 6, Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, CR8 3EQFlatsLeasehold£527,500
01 May 2025Flat 17, Medford House, 6, Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, CR8 3EQFlatsLeasehold£399,500
08 Dec 2025Flat 5, Kingsbridge Court, 1, Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, CR8 3AHFlatsLeasehold£292,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.3 miNurseryPurley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryMargaret Roper Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 3AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR8 3AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis957 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BQWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miPurley Express925-929 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BPWalking directions to Purley Express
0.3 miTesco Extra8 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HAWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miCasa Buna915 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BPWalking directions to Casa Buna
0.3 miTescoCroydon, CR8 3ADWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

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 3AG, 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

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Frequently asked questions about CR8 3AG

Is CR8 3AG (Woodcote) safe?

The area around CR8 3AG 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 3AG?

The median sale price around CR8 3AG in Woodcote is £466,000 (about £5,045 per square metre) based on 162 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR8 3AG?

There are 14 schools close to CR8 3AG, 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 3AG?

The closest station to CR8 3AG is Purley in TfL zone 6, about 579 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR8 3AG?

CR8 3AG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,934 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.