Postcode CR8 4BQ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year. The nearest station is Kenley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bleakfield Shaw.
Kenley North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Kenley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR8 4BQ.
Kenley North near CR8 4BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kenley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Coulsdon Town | Southern | Walking directions to Coulsdon Town |
| 1 mi | 6 | Coulsdon South | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Coulsdon South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bleakfield Shaw | Medium | Walking directions to Bleakfield Shaw |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £457 per square foot) in Kenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,095,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £760,000 | £497 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £540,000 | £476 |
| Terraced | 16 | £417,500 | £445 |
| Flats | 25 | £330,000 | £397 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £602,500 | £247,500 | £435,000 | £368,500 |
| 2017 | £695,000 | £270,000 | £455,000 | £388,975 |
| 2018 | £686,000 | £292,500 | £462,500 | £370,000 |
| 2019 | £675,000 | £273,000 | £450,000 | £368,000 |
| 2020 | £695,000 | £325,000 | £448,000 | £370,000 |
| 2021 | £755,800 | £305,000 | £485,000 | £383,500 |
| 2022 | £851,000 | £352,000 | £540,500 | £472,500 |
| 2023 | £787,250 | £310,000 | £530,000 | £431,500 |
| 2024 | £692,500 | £289,750 | £525,000 | £502,500 |
| 2025 | £744,000 | £317,250 | £549,140 | £421,500 |
| 2026 | £739,000 | £370,000 | £515,000 | £414,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £446 | £385 | £438 | £410 |
| 2017 | £407 | £387 | £427 | £421 |
| 2018 | £435 | £427 | £389 | £444 |
| 2019 | £421 | £386 | £419 | £450 |
| 2020 | £464 | £448 | £453 | £468 |
| 2021 | £471 | £435 | £472 | £455 |
| 2022 | £508 | £461 | £491 | £485 |
| 2023 | £479 | £439 | £461 | £462 |
| 2024 | £504 | £431 | £484 | £462 |
| 2025 | £470 | £439 | £490 | £490 |
| 2026 | £512 | £356 | £461 | £440 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 4BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2025 | 20, Croftleigh Avenue, Purley, CR8 4BR | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 236, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £720,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 225, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4AY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 322, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 324, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £565,000 |
In the CR8 4BQ postcode area, located within Kenley North, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 4BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Old Lodge Lane Post Office | 278-282 Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4AQ | Walking directions to Old Lodge Lane Post Office |
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 4BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gayle Gander
Kenley - Elected 7 May 2026
Ola Kolade
Kenley - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR8 4BQ 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.
The median sale price around CR8 4BQ in Kenley North is £500,000 (about £457 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CR8 4BQ, including New Valley Primary School (Good), The Hayes Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Byron (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 4BQ is Kenley in TfL zone 6, about 1,329 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 4BQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,792 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 4BQ is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gayle Gander (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Ola Kolade (Conservative and Unionist Party).