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CR8 4BN

Whitefield Avenue

Kenley

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Overview

Postcode CR8 4BN is located in a major urban area, within the Kenley ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Kenley North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year. The nearest station is Kenley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Kenley North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,494 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Kenley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21%

Approximately 21.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Kenley North near CR8 4BN 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 4BN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

6

Kenley

Southern

Walking directions to Kenley
0.9 mi

6

Coulsdon Town

Southern

Walking directions to Coulsdon Town
1 mi

Reedham (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Reedham (London)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
419
Population density
4,249.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.25(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.01(-48%)
Vehicle crime
7.28(-22%)
Burglary
5.04(-8%)
Other theft
3.36(-71%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
45.8%
African
49
11.75%
Caribbean
30
7.19%
Other White
28
6.71%
Indian
26
6.24%
Total population: 417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
33.54%
Level 3 (A level)
74
23.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
16.46%
No qualifications
36
11.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
39.16%
Owns outright
32
22.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.99%
Other social rented
16
11.19%
Social rents from council
14
9.79%
Total households: 143

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 4BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 4BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025225, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£540,000
27 Mar 2025236, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4APSemi-DetachedFreehold£720,000
25 Feb 202546, Wontford Road, Purley, CR8 4BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£477,500
21 Aug 20252, Roffey Close, Purley, CR8 4BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£475,000
12 Aug 202527, Roffey Close, Purley, CR8 4BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the CR8 4BN postcode area, located within Kenley North, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR8 4BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNew Valley Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Hayes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBeaumont Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR8 4BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 4BN, 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)Kenley NorthE02000233
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 040BE01001070
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

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Frequently asked questions about CR8 4BN

Is CR8 4BN (Kenley North) safe?

The area around CR8 4BN records about 40 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CR8 4BN?

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

What schools are near CR8 4BN?

There are 9 schools close to CR8 4BN, including New Valley Primary School (Good), The Hayes Primary School (Good) and Beaumont Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR8 4BN?

The closest station to CR8 4BN is Kenley in TfL zone 6, about 1,211 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR8 4BN?

CR8 4BN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,494 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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.