Postcode CR8 5NA is located in a major urban area, within the Purley & Woodcote ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Kenley North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.4 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 North is £87,499 per year. The nearest station is Kenley, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Glade.
Kenley North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,630 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Kenley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kenley North is £87,499 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 143 ft away from CR8 5NA.
Kenley North near CR8 5NA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kenley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.6 mi | Reedham (London) | N/A | Walking directions to Reedham (London) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Purley & Woodcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £2,365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £870,000 | £481 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £592,500 | £489 |
| Terraced | 24 | £412,500 | £493 |
| Flats | 69 | £295,000 | £432 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £750,000 | £273,500 | £570,000 | £380,000 |
| 2017 | £820,000 | £290,000 | £558,000 | £410,000 |
| 2018 | £743,750 | £260,000 | £474,000 | £388,250 |
| 2019 | £770,500 | £312,000 | £552,500 | £380,000 |
| 2020 | £815,000 | £341,000 | £610,675 | £387,500 |
| 2021 | £835,000 | £345,000 | £600,000 | £405,000 |
| 2022 | £920,000 | £387,500 | £644,515 | £453,750 |
| 2023 | £863,500 | £345,000 | £680,000 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | £975,000 | £310,000 | £600,000 | £450,000 |
| 2025 | £880,000 | £312,000 | £625,000 | £415,500 |
| 2026 | £890,000 | £289,500 | £568,750 | £407,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400 | £387 | £411 | £469 |
| 2017 | £435 | £397 | £400 | £448 |
| 2018 | £416 | £488 | £403 | £417 |
| 2019 | £432 | £439 | £411 | £413 |
| 2020 | £451 | £476 | £388 | £459 |
| 2021 | £461 | £479 | £453 | £481 |
| 2022 | £487 | £508 | £456 | £472 |
| 2023 | £472 | £494 | £460 | £454 |
| 2024 | £453 | £416 | £437 | £481 |
| 2025 | £488 | £399 | £476 | £495 |
| 2026 | £467 | £474 | £501 | £493 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5NA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 20, Roke Lodge Road, Kenley, CR8 5NA | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 30, Lower Road, Kenley, CR8 5NB | Terraced | Freehold | £418,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 42, Lower Road, Kenley, CR8 5NB | Terraced | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 52, Little Roke Avenue, Kenley, CR8 5NJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 55, Little Roke Avenue, Kenley, CR8 5NP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £390,000 |
In the CR8 5NA postcode area, located within Kenley North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR8 5NA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 5NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Douglas Hillam
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Samir Dwesar
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Brew
Purley & Woodcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR8 5NA records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CR8 5NA in Purley & Woodcote is £440,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CR8 5NA, including Abingdon House School Purley, Harris Primary Academy Kenley (Outstanding) and St Nicholas School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR8 5NA is Kenley in TfL zone 6, about 766 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR8 5NA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,630 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 5NA is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: James Douglas Hillam (Conservative and Unionist Party), Samir Dwesar (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simon Brew (Conservative and Unionist Party).