Postcode CR8 4EB 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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 Coulsdon Town, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Coulsdon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,333 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Coulsdon has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
The average income per household in Coulsdon is £84,183 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 253 ft away from CR8 4EB.
Coulsdon near CR8 4EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coulsdon Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Coulsdon Town | Southern | Walking directions to Coulsdon Town |
| 0.5 mi | Reedham (London) | N/A | Walking directions to Reedham (London) | |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Reedham | Southern | Walking directions to Reedham |
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £469,500 (about £5,048 per square metre) in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £3,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £880,000 | £5,329 |
| Flats | 62 | £295,000 | £4,583 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £591,000 | £5,258 |
| Terraced | 19 | £415,000 | £5,241 |
10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 4EB.
In the CR8 4EB postcode area, located within Coulsdon, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 4EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Choice Food & Wine | 83 Stoats Nest Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2JJ | Walking directions to Choice Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NB | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NH | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 4EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Douglas Hillam
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Samir Dwesar
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Brew
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR8 4EB records about 31 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around CR8 4EB in Coulsdon is £469,500 (about £5,048 per square metre) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CR8 4EB, including Beaumont Primary School (Outstanding), St Nicholas School (Good) and Woodcote Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 4EB is Coulsdon Town in TfL zone 6, about 514 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 4EB scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,333 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 4EB 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).
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.