Postcode CR8 4BZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
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 4BZ.
Kenley North near CR8 4BZ 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £768,500 | £5,121 |
| Flats | 24 | £328,750 | £4,255 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £540,000 | £5,128 |
| Terraced | 18 | £418,500 | £5,013 |
10 year median price trend in Kenley
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 4BZ.
In the CR8 4BZ 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 4BZ
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR8 4BZ, 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 4BZ 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 4BZ in Kenley North is £500,000 (about £4,982 per square metre) based on 127 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CR8 4BZ, 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 4BZ is Kenley in TfL zone 6, about 1,318 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 4BZ 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).
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.