Postcode CR8 3AR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Woodcote has an average crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Woodcote is £94,210 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 75 ft away from CR8 3AR.
Woodcote near CR8 3AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Purley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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) |
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £469,500 (about £5,048 per square metre) in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £3,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £880,000 | £5,329 |
| Flats | 62 | £295,000 | £4,583 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £591,000 | £5,258 |
| Terraced | 19 | £415,000 | £5,241 |
10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 3AR.
In the CR8 3AR postcode area, located within Woodcote, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 3AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Croydon, CR8 3AD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 8 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 957 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Purley Express | 925-929 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP | Walking directions to Purley Express |
| 0.3 mi | Station Store | 22 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley, CR8 2AU | Walking directions to Station 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.
Elected local representatives for CR8 3AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Douglas Hillam
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Samir Dwesar
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Brew
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR8 3AR 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.
The median sale price around CR8 3AR in Woodcote is £469,500 (about £5,048 per square metre) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CR8 3AR, including St David's School, Purley Nursery School (Outstanding) and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 3AR is Purley in TfL zone 6, about 536 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR8 3AR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR8 3AR 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).
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.