Postcode CR8 4HL is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Coulsdon area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coulsdon is £84,183 per year. The median sale price in Purley & Woodcote is £415,500 (around £470 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £687,500. The nearest station is Reedham (London), about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Coulsdon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,053 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Coulsdon has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.3% 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 71 ft away from CR8 4HL.
Coulsdon near CR8 4HL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Reedham (London) | N/A | Walking directions to Reedham (London) | |
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Reedham | Southern | Walking directions to Reedham |
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Coulsdon Town | Southern | Walking directions to Coulsdon Town |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £415,500 (about £470 per square foot) in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £3,800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £880,000 | £482 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £565,000 | £488 |
| Terraced | 23 | £415,000 | £494 |
| Flats | 66 | £278,750 | £429 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £750,000 | £273,500 | £570,000 | £380,000 |
| 2017 | £820,000 | £290,000 | £558,000 | £410,000 |
| 2018 | £743,750 | £260,000 | £474,000 | £388,250 |
| 2019 | £770,500 | £312,000 | £552,500 | £380,000 |
| 2020 | £815,000 | £341,000 | £610,675 | £387,500 |
| 2021 | £835,000 | £345,000 | £600,000 | £405,000 |
| 2022 | £920,000 | £387,500 | £644,515 | £453,750 |
| 2023 | £863,500 | £345,000 | £680,000 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | £975,000 | £310,000 | £600,000 | £450,000 |
| 2025 | £880,000 | £308,750 | £625,000 | £415,500 |
| 2026 | £942,500 | £280,000 | £592,500 | £415,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400 | £387 | £411 | £469 |
| 2017 | £435 | £397 | £400 | £448 |
| 2018 | £416 | £488 | £403 | £417 |
| 2019 | £432 | £439 | £411 | £413 |
| 2020 | £451 | £476 | £388 | £459 |
| 2021 | £461 | £479 | £453 | £481 |
| 2022 | £487 | £508 | £456 | £472 |
| 2023 | £472 | £494 | £460 | £454 |
| 2024 | £453 | £416 | £437 | £481 |
| 2025 | £488 | £398 | £479 | £495 |
| 2026 | £454 | £445 | £488 | £494 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 4HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | 25, Stoats Nest Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2JG | Terraced | Freehold | £366,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 185, Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4HF | Detached | Freehold | £780,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | Flat 7, Bens Court, 195, Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4HF | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 3, Gemmell Close, Purley, CR8 4HP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £477,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 25, Hartley Down, Purley, CR8 4EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £718,000 |
In the CR8 4HL postcode area, located within Coulsdon, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Beaumont Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Woodcote Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Woodcote High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2015. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR8 4HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Choice Food & Wine | 83 Stoats Nest Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2JJ | Walking directions to Choice Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Vithu's Food & Wine | 122 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4DB | Walking directions to Vithu's Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NB | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR8 4HL, 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 4HL 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR8 4HL in Purley & Woodcote is £415,500 (about £470 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CR8 4HL, including Beaumont Primary School (Outstanding), Woodcote Primary School (Good) and Woodcote High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR8 4HL is Reedham (London), about 619 m away.
CR8 4HL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,053 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 4HL 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).