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CR8 5BE

Waverley Avenue

Kenley

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Detailed insights for CR8 5BE

Overview

Postcode CR8 5BE 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kenley South is £95,259 per year. The nearest station is Whyteleafe located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Kenley South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,108 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kenley South has a moderate 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 127 ft away from CR8 5BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Kenley South near CR8 5BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Whyteleafe located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR8 5BE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 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 5BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 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

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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kenley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached40£768,500£5,121
Flats24£328,750£4,255
Semi-Detached45£540,000£5,128
Terraced18£418,500£5,013

10 year median price trend in Kenley

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

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20257, Waverley Avenue, Kenley, CR8 5BFDetachedFreehold£560,000
29 Aug 2025175, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BZFlatsLeasehold£295,000
23 May 2025165, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BZDetachedFreehold£565,000
22 May 2025149, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BZDetachedFreehold£450,000
29 May 2025336, Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR8 5BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKenley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miSecondaryRiddlesdown CollegiateAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryWhyteleafe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

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 5BE, 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

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Frequently asked questions about CR8 5BE

Is CR8 5BE (Kenley South) safe?

The area around CR8 5BE 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 5BE?

The median sale price around CR8 5BE in Kenley South is £500,000 (about £4,982 per square metre) based on 127 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR8 5BE?

There are 6 schools close to CR8 5BE, 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 5BE?

The closest station to CR8 5BE is Whyteleafe in TfL zone 6, about 932 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR8 5BE?

CR8 5BE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,108 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

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.