Postcode CR8 5BW 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 0.6 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.
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.
Kenley South has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% 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 272 ft away from CR8 5BW.
Kenley South near CR8 5BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whyteleafe located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bourne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bourne Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £760,000 | £497 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £540,000 | £476 |
| Terraced | 16 | £417,500 | £445 |
| Flats | 25 | £330,000 | £397 |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2026 | 126, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BW | Detached | Freehold | £613,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 175, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 165, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BZ | Detached | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 149, Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BZ | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 7, Waverley Avenue, Kenley, CR8 5BF | Detached | Freehold | £560,000 |
In the CR8 5BW postcode area, located within Kenley South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | M&S Food | 43-45 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EG | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 100-108 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5BW, 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 5BW 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 5BW in Kenley South is £500,000 (about £457 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CR8 5BW, including Kenley Primary School, Riddlesdown Collegiate (Outstanding) and Whyteleafe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 5BW is Whyteleafe in TfL zone 6, about 899 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 5BW 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 5BW 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).