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CR8 4DZ

Fairbairn Close

Purley & Woodcote

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Detailed insights for CR8 4DZ

Overview

Postcode CR8 4DZ is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Purley Central area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year. The nearest station is Reedham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Glade.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Purley Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Purley Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Purley Central is £81,987 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 10 ft away from CR8 4DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for CR8 4DZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

6

Reedham

Southern

Walking directions to Reedham
0.2 mi

Reedham (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Reedham (London)
0.4 mi

6

Purley

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Purley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR8 4DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe GladeSmallWalking directions to The Glade

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
4,776.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.04(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.72(-64%)
Vehicle crime
6.94(-26%)
Other theft
3.47(-70%)
Public order
3.47(-49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
132
50.97%
Indian
24
9.27%
African
18
6.95%
Other White
17
6.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
4.25%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
53.2%
No qualifications
23
11.33%
Level 3 (A level)
22
10.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
38.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
31.3%
Owns outright
33
28.7%
Shared ownership
1
0.87%
Social rents from council
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Purley & Woodcote

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £466,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £3,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Purley & Woodcote 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 Purley & Woodcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached44£880,000£5,316
Flats66£293,750£4,574
Semi-Detached33£592,000£5,247
Terraced19£415,000£5,241

10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 4DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 202529, Fairbairn Close, Purley, CR8 4DZFlatsLeasehold£163,000
07 Nov 202522, Fairbairn Close, Purley, CR8 4DZFlatsLeasehold£160,000
06 Aug 202542, Fairbairn Close, Purley, CR8 4DZFlatsLeasehold£210,000
18 Dec 202562, Beaumont Road, Purley, CR8 2EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£710,000
19 Feb 202520, Beaumont Road, Purley, CR8 2EGFlatsLeasehold£255,000

Schools

In the CR8 4DZ postcode area, located within Purley Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR8 4DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSt Nicholas SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSt David's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryBeaumont Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 4DZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR8 4DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVithu's Food & Wine122 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4DBWalking directions to Vithu's Food & Wine
0.2 miTescoCroydon, CR8 3ADWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miTesco Extra8 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HAWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miLondis14-16 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DBWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miStation Store22 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley, CR8 2AUWalking directions to Station Store

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 4DZ, 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)Purley CentralE02000230
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 037AE01001073
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

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Frequently asked questions about CR8 4DZ

Is CR8 4DZ (Purley Central) safe?

The area around CR8 4DZ records about 38 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR8 4DZ?

The median sale price around CR8 4DZ in Purley Central is £466,000 (about £5,045 per square metre) based on 162 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR8 4DZ?

There are 12 schools close to CR8 4DZ, including St Nicholas School (Good), St David's School and Beaumont Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR8 4DZ?

The closest station to CR8 4DZ is Reedham in TfL zone 6, about 287 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR8 4DZ?

CR8 4DZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,617 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.