Postcode CR8 3JA is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Purley Central area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year. The nearest station is Purley, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Roundshaw Downs.
Purley Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,496 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from CR8 3JA.
Purley Central near CR8 3JA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Reedham | Southern | Walking directions to Reedham |
| 0.9 mi | Reedham (London) | N/A | Walking directions to Reedham (London) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Roundshaw Downs | Large | Walking directions to Roundshaw Downs |
Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £436,750 (about £470 per square foot) in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £2,365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £880,000 | £480 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £592,000 | £490 |
| Terraced | 24 | £412,500 | £493 |
| Flats | 66 | £291,000 | £434 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 3JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 1, The Bridle Road, Purley, CR8 3JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £827,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 52, Plough Lane, Purley, CR8 3QE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £785,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Flat 4, Serene Court, 92, Foxley Lane, Purley, CR8 3NA | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 51, Foxley Lane, Purley, CR8 3EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 33A, Foxley Lane, Purley, CR8 3EH | Flats | Leasehold | £565,000 |
In the CR8 3JA postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR8 3JA, 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 3JA records about 46 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.
The median sale price around CR8 3JA in Purley & Woodcote is £436,750 (about £470 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CR8 3JA, including The John Fisher School (Good), Laleham Lea School and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 3JA is Purley in TfL zone 6, about 1,144 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR8 3JA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,496 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 3JA 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).