Postcode CR8 5JA 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Riddlesdown.
Kenley South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Kenley South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 61 ft away from CR8 5JA.
Kenley South near CR8 5JA has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kenley located about 0 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Riddlesdown | Large | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 1, Station Cottages, Station Road, Kenley, CR8 5JA | Terraced | Freehold | £278,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat 7, Elgar House, 20, Station Road, Kenley, CR8 5JA | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 72, Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AA | Other | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | Flat 10, Oakhurst Court, 4, Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5GZ | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Flat 14, Oakhurst Court, 4, Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5GZ | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 |
In the CR8 5JA postcode area, located within Kenley South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR8 5JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 60 Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5JA, 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 5JA records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 5JA in Kenley South is £500,000 (about £457 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CR8 5JA, including Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding), Riddlesdown Collegiate (Outstanding) and Abingdon House School Purley. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 5JA is Kenley in TfL zone 6, about 33 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 5JA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,625 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 5JA 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).