Postcode CR8 4EU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Coulsdon is £84,183 per year. The nearest station is Reedham (London) located about 0.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Glade.
Coulsdon has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,845 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Coulsdon has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 6 ft away from CR8 4EU.
Coulsdon near CR8 4EU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reedham (London) located about 0 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Reedham (London) | N/A | Walking directions to Reedham (London) | |
| 0 mi | 6 | Reedham | Southern | Walking directions to Reedham |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £880,000 | £5,316 |
| Flats | 66 | £293,750 | £4,574 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £592,000 | £5,247 |
| 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 4EU.
In the CR8 4EU postcode area, located within Coulsdon, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 4EU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vithu's Food & Wine | 122 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4DB | Walking directions to Vithu's Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Croydon, CR8 3AD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | 8 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 4EU, 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 4EU records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 6 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 4EU in Coulsdon is £466,000 (about £5,045 per square metre) based on 162 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CR8 4EU, including St Nicholas School (Good), Beaumont Primary School (Outstanding) and St David's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 4EU is Reedham (London), about 32 m away.
CR8 4EU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,845 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.