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CR8 4AJ

Haydn Avenue

Kenley

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Detailed insights for CR8 4AJ

Overview

Postcode CR8 4AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Kenley ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Coulsdon area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Coulsdon is £84,183 per year. The nearest station is Kenley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Coulsdon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,333 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Coulsdon has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.4 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 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Coulsdon is £84,183 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR8 4AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Coulsdon near CR8 4AJ 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 Kenley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR8 4AJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

6

Kenley

Southern

Walking directions to Kenley
0.7 mi

Reedham (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Reedham (London)
0.7 mi

6

Reedham

Southern

Walking directions to Reedham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
1,887.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.67(-69%)
Vehicle crime
6.65(-29%)
Burglary
6.65(+22%)
Other theft
3.02(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.42(-91%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
57.37%
Indian
47
14.73%
Pakistani
15
4.7%
African
15
4.7%
Other White
13
4.08%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
58.8%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10%
No qualifications
23
9.2%
Apprenticeship
10
4%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
60.71%
Owns outright
42
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Kenley

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Kenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,095,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kenley 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 Kenley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached40£768,500£5,121
Flats24£328,750£4,255
Semi-Detached45£540,000£5,128
Terraced18£418,500£5,013

10 year median price trend in Kenley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenley.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 4AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 4AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026Flat 3, Malan Apartments, 123, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4AUFlatsLeasehold£410,000
26 Sept 2025153, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
09 May 20254, Woodhyrst Gardens, Kenley, CR8 5LXDetachedFreehold£1,080,000
07 Jul 2025136, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
08 Sept 2025216, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£660,000

Schools

In the CR8 4AJ postcode area, located within Coulsdon, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR8 4AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBeaumont Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryNew Valley Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Hayes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 4AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR8 4AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOld Lodge Lane Post Office278-282 Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4AQWalking directions to Old Lodge Lane Post Office

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 4AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gayle Gander

Kenley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Ola Kolade

Kenley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
WardKenleyE05011469
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CoulsdonE02000234
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 041DE01001067
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR8 4AJ

Is CR8 4AJ (Coulsdon) safe?

The area around CR8 4AJ records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 2 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CR8 4AJ?

The median sale price around CR8 4AJ in Coulsdon is £500,000 (about £4,982 per square metre) based on 127 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR8 4AJ?

There are 7 schools close to CR8 4AJ, including Beaumont Primary School (Outstanding), New Valley Primary School (Good) and The Hayes Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR8 4AJ?

The closest station to CR8 4AJ is Kenley in TfL zone 6, about 1,090 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR8 4AJ?

CR8 4AJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,333 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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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.