Postcode CR8 5AR 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.8 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kenley North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,807 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Kenley North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR8 5AR.
Kenley North near CR8 5AR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 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 |
| 0.9 mi | Reedham (London) | N/A | Walking directions to Reedham (London) |
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 5AR.
In the CR8 5AR 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 5AR
| 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 (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 5AR, 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 5AR records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 1 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 5AR 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 5AR, including The Hayes Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding) and New Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 5AR is Kenley in TfL zone 6, about 590 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 5AR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,807 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.