Postcode CR8 5AD is located in a major urban area, within the Kenley area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Kenley South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kenley South is £95,259 per year. The median sale price in Kenley is £500,000 (around £455 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £404,000 and £663,500. The nearest station is Kenley, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riddlesdown.
Kenley South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,098 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Kenley South has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kenley South is £95,259 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from CR8 5AD.
Kenley South near CR8 5AD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 1 mi | 6 | Whyteleafe | Southern | Walking directions to Whyteleafe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Riddlesdown | Large | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.3 mi | Bourne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bourne Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £455 per square foot) in Kenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £715,000 | £475 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £517,750 | £481 |
| Terraced | 14 | £416,000 | £437 |
| Flats | 22 | £326,000 | £401 |
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 | £734,500 | £326,000 | £549,140 | £421,500 |
| 2026 | £718,000 | £330,000 | £515,000 | £410,000 |
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 | £473 | £448 | £486 | £490 |
| 2026 | £497 | £356 | £463 | £438 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5AD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | 6, Bourne View, Kenley, CR8 5AD | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 6, Garston Gardens, Kenley, CR8 5AN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 26, Gomshall Gardens, Kenley, CR8 5AH | Flats | Leasehold | £267,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 7, Gomshall Gardens, Kenley, CR8 5AH | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 25, Gomshall Gardens, Kenley, CR8 5AH | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 |
In the CR8 5AD postcode area, located within Kenley South, there are 4 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 | Secondary | Riddlesdown Collegiate | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Kenley Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR8 5AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 60 Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5AD, 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 5AD records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CR8 5AD in Kenley is £500,000 (about £455 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CR8 5AD, including Riddlesdown Collegiate (Outstanding), Kenley Primary School (Requires improvement) and Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR8 5AD is Kenley in TfL zone 6, about 635 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 5AD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,098 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 5AD 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).