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CR8 4AT

Holmes Close

Purley & Woodcote

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Overview

Postcode CR8 4AT is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Coulsdon area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coulsdon is £84,183 per year. The nearest station is Reedham (London), about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Glade.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Coulsdon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,053 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Coulsdon has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.3%

Approximately 20.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 125 ft away from CR8 4AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Coulsdon near CR8 4AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Reedham (London) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR8 4AT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Reedham (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Reedham (London)
0.2 mi

6

Reedham

Southern

Walking directions to Reedham
0.7 mi

6

Purley

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Purley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR8 4AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe GladeSmallWalking directions to The Glade

Area Profile

Population
503
Population density
3,189.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.37(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.1(-14%)
Vehicle crime
8.21(-12%)
Burglary
6.67(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.65(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
47.01%
African
54
10.76%
Other White
41
8.17%
Indian
35
6.97%
Other Black
23
4.58%
Total population: 502

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
178
44.5%
Level 3 (A level)
66
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
13%
No qualifications
51
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 400

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
34.1%
Owns outright
55
25.35%
Other social rented
42
19.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
12.9%
Shared ownership
15
6.91%
Total households: 217

Property prices in Purley & Woodcote

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)168
Typical range (middle 50%)£312K – £694K

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £2,365,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purley & Woodcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£870,000£481
Semi-Detached33£592,500£489
Terraced24£412,500£493
Flats69£295,000£432

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Purley & Woodcote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley & Woodcote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Purley & Woodcote in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 4AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 4AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 202627, Aveling Close, Purley, CR8 4DXTerracedFreehold£375,000
28 Nov 202537, Aveling Close, Purley, CR8 4DXTerracedFreehold£385,000
30 Oct 202593, Aveling Close, Purley, CR8 4DXTerracedFreehold£380,000
30 Jul 202545, Aveling Close, Purley, CR8 4DXTerracedFreehold£420,000
08 Oct 202526, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4DFDetachedFreehold£690,000

Schools

In the CR8 4AT postcode area, located within Coulsdon, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR8 4AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Nicholas SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBeaumont Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miNot applicableAbingdon House School PurleyOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR8 4AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR8 4AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVithu's Food & Wine122 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4DBWalking directions to Vithu's Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

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 4AT, 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)CoulsdonE02000234
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 041EE01001074
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-08-01

Frequently asked questions about CR8 4AT

Is CR8 4AT (Coulsdon) safe?

The area around CR8 4AT records about 70 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CR8 4AT?

The median sale price around CR8 4AT in Purley & Woodcote is £440,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR8 4AT?

There are 10 schools close to CR8 4AT, including St Nicholas School (Good), Beaumont Primary School (Outstanding) and Abingdon House School Purley. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR8 4AT?

The closest station to CR8 4AT is Reedham (London), about 249 m away.

How deprived is the area around CR8 4AT?

CR8 4AT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,053 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR8 4AT (Coulsdon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR8 4AT 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).

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