Postcode CR8 5BU 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 Kenley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riddlesdown.
Kenley South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,098 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Kenley South has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
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 5BU.
Kenley South near CR8 5BU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Whyteleafe | Southern | Walking directions to Whyteleafe |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Upper Warlingham | Southern | Walking directions to Upper Warlingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Riddlesdown | Large | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.1 mi | Bourne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bourne Park |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £456 per square foot) in Kenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £760,000 | £497 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £518,000 | £473 |
| Terraced | 15 | £418,000 | £442 |
| Flats | 24 | £328,750 | £401 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 60, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 99, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £575,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 133, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BY | Detached | Freehold | £499,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 103, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 111, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BY | Detached | Freehold | £675,000 |
In the CR8 5BU postcode area, located within Kenley South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR8 5BU, 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 5BU 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.
The median sale price around CR8 5BU in Kenley is £500,000 (about £456 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CR8 5BU, including Kenley Primary School, Riddlesdown Collegiate (Outstanding) and The Hayes Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 5BU is Kenley in TfL zone 6, about 1,007 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 5BU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR8 5BU 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).