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CR8 3ET

Smitham Bottom Lane

Purley & Woodcote

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Detailed insights for CR8 3ET

Overview

Postcode CR8 3ET 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 Reedham, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Woodcote Village Green.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Woodcote has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Woodcote has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 129 ft away from CR8 3ET.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Reedham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR8 3ET
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

6

Reedham

Southern

Walking directions to Reedham
1 mi

Reedham (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Reedham (London)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR8 3ET
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWoodcote Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Woodcote Village Green

Area Profile

Population
532
Population density
1,748.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.7(-49%)
Vehicle crime
10.87(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.06(-66%)
Burglary
5.43(-1%)
Public order
4.83(-29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
42.18%
Indian
97
18.27%
Pakistani
52
9.79%
Other
52
9.79%
Other Asian
33
6.21%
Total population: 531

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
243
54.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
11.14%
No qualifications
48
10.69%
Level 3 (A level)
48
10.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
7.8%
Total 16+ residents: 449

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
84
47.46%
Owns with a mortgage
84
47.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
2.82%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.26%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Purley & Woodcote

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)

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
Detached43£880,000£5,329
Flats62£295,000£4,583
Semi-Detached32£591,000£5,258
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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 3ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 3ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 2025Flat 8, Woodcote Reservoir House, 9B, Smitham Bottom Lane, Purley, CR8 3ETFlatsLeasehold£450,000
14 Mar 2025Flat 2, Woodcote Reservoir House, 9B, Smitham Bottom Lane, Purley, CR8 3ETFlatsLeasehold£510,000
01 Sept 2025Thurlstone, Woodcote Park Avenue, Purley, CR8 3NHDetachedFreehold£850,000
11 Aug 20259A, Smitham Bottom Lane, Purley, CR8 3DEDetachedFreehold£1,080,000
19 Jun 202529, Smitham Bottom Lane, Purley, CR8 3DEDetachedFreehold£880,000

Schools

In the CR8 3ET postcode area, located within Woodcote, there are 1 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR8 3ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCumnor House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryWoodcote High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableLaleham Lea SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 3ET, 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 038AE01001028
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2024-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CR8 3ET

Is CR8 3ET (Woodcote) safe?

The area around CR8 3ET records about 45 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.

What is the average house price near CR8 3ET?

The median sale price around CR8 3ET in Woodcote is £469,500 (about £5,048 per square metre) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR8 3ET?

There are 7 schools close to CR8 3ET, including Cumnor House School, Woodcote High School (Good) and Laleham Lea School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR8 3ET?

The closest station to CR8 3ET is Reedham in TfL zone 6, about 1,519 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR8 3ET?

CR8 3ET scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,249 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.