Postcode CR8 4EX is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Woodcote area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woodcote is £94,210 per year. The nearest station is Reedham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Glade.
Woodcote has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Woodcote has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woodcote is £94,210 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from CR8 4EX.
Woodcote near CR8 4EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reedham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 6 | Reedham | Southern | Walking directions to Reedham |
| 0.1 mi | Reedham (London) | N/A | Walking directions to Reedham (London) | |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Purley | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Purley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £2,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £870,000 |
| Flats | 63 | £307,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £592,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £435,000 |
10 year median price trend in Purley & Woodcote
In the CR8 4EX postcode area, located within Woodcote, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 4EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Vithu's Food & Wine | 122 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4DB | Walking directions to Vithu's Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Croydon, CR8 3AD | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.