Postcode CR8 5AA is located in a major urban area, within the Kenley ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Kenley North area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year. The nearest station is Kenley, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Riddlesdown.
Kenley North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,717 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Kenley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from CR8 5AA.
Kenley North near CR8 5AA has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kenley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Riddlesdown | Large | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £457 per square foot) in Kenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,095,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £760,000 | £497 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £540,000 | £476 |
| Terraced | 16 | £417,500 | £445 |
| Flats | 25 | £330,000 | £397 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £602,500 | £247,500 | £435,000 | £368,500 |
| 2017 | £695,000 | £270,000 | £455,000 | £388,975 |
| 2018 | £686,000 | £292,500 | £462,500 | £370,000 |
| 2019 | £675,000 | £273,000 | £450,000 | £368,000 |
| 2020 | £695,000 | £325,000 | £448,000 | £370,000 |
| 2021 | £755,800 | £305,000 | £485,000 | £383,500 |
| 2022 | £851,000 | £352,000 | £540,500 | £472,500 |
| 2023 | £787,250 | £310,000 | £530,000 | £431,500 |
| 2024 | £692,500 | £289,750 | £525,000 | £502,500 |
| 2025 | £744,000 | £317,250 | £549,140 | £421,500 |
| 2026 | £739,000 | £370,000 | £515,000 | £414,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £446 | £385 | £438 | £410 |
| 2017 | £407 | £387 | £427 | £421 |
| 2018 | £435 | £427 | £389 | £444 |
| 2019 | £421 | £386 | £419 | £450 |
| 2020 | £464 | £448 | £453 | £468 |
| 2021 | £471 | £435 | £472 | £455 |
| 2022 | £508 | £461 | £491 | £485 |
| 2023 | £479 | £439 | £461 | £462 |
| 2024 | £504 | £431 | £484 | £462 |
| 2025 | £470 | £439 | £490 | £490 |
| 2026 | £512 | £356 | £461 | £440 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2025 | 72, Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AA | Other | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 1, Station Cottages, Station Road, Kenley, CR8 5JA | Terraced | Freehold | £278,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat 7, Elgar House, 20, Station Road, Kenley, CR8 5JA | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | Flat 10, Oakhurst Court, 4, Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5GZ | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Flat 14, Oakhurst Court, 4, Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5GZ | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 |
In the CR8 5AA postcode area, located within Kenley North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 5AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 60 Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | KK Food & Wine | 71 Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 9HN | Walking directions to KK Food & Wine |
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 5AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gayle Gander
Kenley - Elected 7 May 2026
Ola Kolade
Kenley - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR8 5AA records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CR8 5AA in Kenley North is £500,000 (about £457 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CR8 5AA, including Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding), Abingdon House School Purley and Riddlesdown Collegiate (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 5AA is Kenley in TfL zone 6, about 103 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 5AA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,717 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 5AA is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gayle Gander (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Ola Kolade (Conservative and Unionist Party).