Postcode CR8 5BQ 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 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kenley South is £95,259 per year. The nearest station is Kenley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Riddlesdown.
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.
Kenley South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.0 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 84 ft away from CR8 5BQ.
Kenley South near CR8 5BQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Whyteleafe | Southern | Walking directions to Whyteleafe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Riddlesdown | Large | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.2 mi | Bourne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bourne Park |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £548,280 in Kenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,765,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £725,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £287,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £550,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £420,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kenley
In the CR8 5BQ postcode area, located within Kenley South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.