Postcode CR8 5AP 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year. The nearest station is Kenley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Riddlesdown.
Kenley North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,665 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% 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 6.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 46 ft away from CR8 5AP.
Kenley North near CR8 5AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kenley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 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 |
| 1 mi | Reedham (London) | N/A | Walking directions to Reedham (London) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Riddlesdown | Large | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Kenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,095,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £768,500 | £5,121 |
| Flats | 24 | £328,750 | £4,255 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £540,000 | £5,128 |
| Terraced | 18 | £418,500 | £5,013 |
10 year median price trend in Kenley
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5AP.
In the CR8 5AP postcode area, located within Kenley North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 5AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 60 Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5AP, 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 5AP 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 5AP in Kenley North is £500,000 (about £4,982 per square metre) based on 127 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CR8 5AP, including Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding), Abingdon House School Purley and The Hayes Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 5AP is Kenley in TfL zone 6, about 153 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 5AP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,665 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.