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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 (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.