Postcode CR8 3QB 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Purley Central is £62,000 per year. The nearest station is Purley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Roundshaw Downs.
Purley Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,497 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Purley Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 57.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Purley Central is £62,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from CR8 3QB.
Purley Central near CR8 3QB 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 |
| 0.8 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 186 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £2,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £864,750 |
| Flats | 69 | £307,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £601,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £442,000 |
10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote
In the CR8 3QB postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.