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CR8 5AU

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Overview

Postcode CR8 5AU is located in a major urban area, within the Kenley ward 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 nearest station is Whyteleafe, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bourne Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Kenley South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,098 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kenley South has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.4%

Approximately 31.4% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Kenley South is £95,259 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 89 ft away from CR8 5AU.

Flood risk

Medium

Kenley South near CR8 5AU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Whyteleafe located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR8 5AU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Whyteleafe

Southern

Walking directions to Whyteleafe
0.7 mi

6

Upper Warlingham

Southern

Walking directions to Upper Warlingham
0.8 mi

6

Kenley

Southern

Walking directions to Kenley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR8 5AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBourne ParkMediumWalking directions to Bourne Park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
2,552.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.56(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.07(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.49(+66%)
Vehicle crime
9.49(+1%)
Other theft
5.8(-49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
65.83%
African
29
10.43%
Caribbean
11
3.96%
Other White
10
3.6%
Indian
9
3.24%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
24%
Level 3 (A level)
50
22.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
18.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.67%
No qualifications
28
12.44%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
36.19%
Social rents from council
30
28.57%
Owns outright
29
27.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.81%
Other social rented
3
2.86%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Kenley

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£457
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £648K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kenley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£760,000£497
Semi-Detached43£540,000£476
Terraced16£417,500£445
Flats25£330,000£397

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kenley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kenley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kenley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kenley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 2026390, Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
31 Mar 2025247, Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5BPTerracedFreehold£353,000
28 Mar 20257, Waverley Avenue, Kenley, CR8 5BFDetachedFreehold£560,000
08 Apr 2026126, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BWDetachedFreehold£613,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 32, Panta House, 4, Old Barn Lane, Kenley, CR8 5FJFlatsLeasehold£112,000

Schools

In the CR8 5AU postcode area, located within Kenley South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR8 5AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKenley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miSecondaryRiddlesdown CollegiateAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryWhyteleafe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 5AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR8 5AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miM&S Food43-45 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EGWalking directions to M&S Food
0.4 miTesco Express100-108 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EBWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR8 5AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gayle Gander

Kenley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Ola Kolade

Kenley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
WardKenleyE05011469
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kenley SouthE02000235
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 042BE01001071
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR8 5AU

Is CR8 5AU (Kenley South) safe?

The area around CR8 5AU 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR8 5AU?

The median sale price around CR8 5AU in Kenley South is £500,000 (about £457 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR8 5AU?

There are 6 schools close to CR8 5AU, including Kenley Primary School, Riddlesdown Collegiate (Outstanding) and Whyteleafe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR8 5AU?

The closest station to CR8 5AU is Whyteleafe in TfL zone 6, about 850 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR8 5AU?

CR8 5AU 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).

Who represents CR8 5AU (Kenley South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR8 5AU 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).