CR8 1JQ has a low crime rate (15.5 incidents per 1,000 residents). Crime levels are stable. It is in the Croydon borough.

What are property prices in CR8 1JQ?

The median property price in CR8 1JQ is £675k. Prices changed -38.3% in the past year. For a detailed breakdown by property type and price history, see the property section on LondonIQ.

How good is transport in CR8 1JQ?

CR8 1JQ has a PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) of 2, on a scale of 1a (lowest) to 6b (highest). There are 0 bus routes serving the area.

What are the schools like near CR8 1JQ?

The nearest primary school to CR8 1JQ is Harris Primary Academy Kenley rated Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nearest secondary school is Riddlesdown Collegiate (Ofsted: Outstanding). LondonIQ shows Ofsted ratings and exam scores for all nearby schools.

What is the liveability score for CR8 1JQ?

CR8 1JQ has a liveability score of 70/100, placing it in the top 32% of London postcodes. The score combines safety, transport, schools, environment, and amenities data.

CR8 1JQ Postcode — Crime Rate, Schools & House Prices

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At a glance

📍CR8 1JQ is in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown, Croydon — exceptional school provision — 100% Good or Outstanding.
🏠Property prices average £675k (median). Crime is 76% below the London average.
👤Best for: Families, Owner-occupiers · Less ideal for: Car-free commuters

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Property

1 May

Prices, sales volume and market trends

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Low transaction volume — only 2 sales in 24 months. Price figures may not reflect the wider area. Treat with caution.

£675,000

Median sale price

-38.3%

This year

Detached

Dominant type

Price history

Sales (24 months)2

New build0.0%

Avg detached£675,000

Price per m²£6,453/m²

Avg floor area104.6 m²

EPC breakdown

Based on 7 properties · Confidence: low

Street mix

Semi 14%Detached 86%

LHA rates — Outer South London

Shared room£569/mo

1 bedroom£950/mo

2 bedrooms£1200/mo

3 bedrooms£1500/mo

4 bedrooms£1950/mo

Stamp duty

Standard buyer£21,250

First-time buyerFTB

£21,250

Additional propertyBTL/2nd

£41,500

England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%

5-year fixed4.32%

SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

14.4×

Price-to-income

£3,377/mo

Est. mortgage

Low

Market activity

100d

Days to sell

Falling

Market momentum

Energy & construction

Solar yield848 kWh/kWp/yr

Heat pump suitableYes

EPC upgrade costMedium

Rebuild cost estimate£261,500

Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.

Construction era1900-1929

WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Heating fuelmains gas (not community)

GlazingFully double glazed

Council tax band Band EAnnual charge £2,546

Price growth potentialLow

Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator

Stamp duty on median price (£675,000)

£21,250

Standard buyer

£21,250

First-time buyer

Affordability check — your annual salary

Deposit

Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.

Investment

Rental yield, rent and gentrification

Investment score

Weak

Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.

Low gross yield (2.22%) makes this better for owner-occupiers than buy-to-let investors. Capital growth outlook is low.

Avg monthly rent£1,250

Gross yield2.22% (low)

Gentrification score20/100

Sales last 12 months1

Rental market

Medium

Demand

Medium

Void risk

Mixed owner / renter

Tenant profile

+4.2%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Low

Market activity

100d

Est. days to sell

8/100

Velocity score

Future outlook

Low

Price growth potential

Low

Development pressure

Low

New supply risk

Safety

29 May

Crime rates and local incidents

LOW CRIME

15.5 incidents per 1,000 residents

↑ Rising 30.0%

-38% vs borough

Crime by type

Vehicle crime7

Other5

Violence & sexual offences5

Burglary4

Anti-social behaviour3

Drug offences2

Theft0

Robbery0

Road safety

Road safety score

Accidents (5yr)

Crime is 176% below London average

Transport

1 May

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 2

Poor

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Riddlesdown→ Victoria· 2 tph

26 min

Nearby stations

🚂

RiddlesdownNational Rail

2 min walk

🚃

Lloyd Park Tram StopTram

48 min walk

🚃

Coombe Lane Tram StopTram

52 min walk

🚃

Church Street Tram StopTram

57 min walk

🚃

George Street Tram StopTram

58 min walk

🚌No bus stops within 400m

Walkability score

Footpaths (500m)

Santander docks (800m)

Central London commute times

44 min

London Bridge ★

48 min

Victoria

48 min

Waterloo

57 min

Canary Wharf

55 min

City

Source: TfL Journey Planner (sector-level)

Location

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

100

Education score

Excellent for families

★ Top school within 1km

—

Primary

Harris Primary Academy Kenley

Not yet inspected · 9 min walk

KS2: 106.7

★★★

Secondary

Riddlesdown Collegiate

Outstanding · 15 min walk

P8: +0.18A8: 51.3

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding

Childcare

Purley Nursery School

Not inspected · 17 min walk

1 primaries · 0 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km

Environment

22 Apr

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW

Low

Surface waterNONE

No assessed surface water flood risk

Air qualityLOW

NO₂: 18.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³

NoiseLOW

none

Radon riskLOW

2% of local properties affected

ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 17.2 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB100% green spaceTree canopy: 10%

Nearest SSSI: Riddlesdown SSSI — 1.0 km

Energy

Solar: 848 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Medium

Ground stability

Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL

Subsidence risk: Low

Shrink-swell: Low

Running sand risk: Medium

Insurance risk

Standard

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Low

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSP, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2YL

16 min walk

68%

Recommend GP

68%

Overall GP experience

GPs within 1km

Dentists within 1km

Care homes (1km)

Nearest hospitalPurley War Memorial Hospital · 1.3 km

Nearest A&ECROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST · 6.3 km

A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95%71.3%

Demographics

22 Apr

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 10/10

Least deprived

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rank: 31,030 nationally

1,674

Est. population

3,916/km²

60%

Employed

47%

Degree educated

£46,800

Median income

3.1%

Claimant rate

SuburbanMedium densityOwner occupiers / families

Community stability

Age profile

Under 1822%

18–3415%

35–4922%

50–6422%

65+19%

Tenure

Own outright41%

Own (mortgage)46%

Private rent10%

Social rent4%

Shared ownership0%

Ethnicity

White British62%

White Other7%

Asian16%

Black8%

Mixed5%

Other2%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional49%

Routine / semi-routine11%

No car household11%

Unemployed3%

No qualifications9%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Private rent 10%Social rent 4%

vs. London

Income vs London+11.4%

Price vs London+29.8%

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majorityConservative

Ward majority vote28.3%

Ward turnout39%

Election year2022

MPChris Philp (Conservative)

MP majority2,313

ConstituencyCroydon South

Councillors

Alasdair Iain StewartConservative

Endri LlabutiConservative

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

Parks (1km)

Restaurants (800m)

Cafes (800m)

Pubs (400m)

Pharmacies (800m)

Gyms (1km)

Sports (1km)

Convenience

Nearest supermarketBudgens · 3.7 km

7 tennis courts2 sports halls

Libraries (1km)

Cinemas (2km)

176m

Post office

Nearby shops

Drinks Paradise594 m

Kenley News594 m

KK Food & Wine661 m

Co-op Food753 m

Nearby cafes

Max & Andria's Top Cafe592 m

Marmaris Cafe671 m

Nearby restaurants

Perfect Kebab595 m

Hot Wok613 m

Dhaba Grill615 m

King Fish Bar657 m

Nearby pubs

The Kenley Hotel754 m

Nearby gyms

Purley Bury Tennis Club633 m

Purley Bury Bowling Club694 m

Nearby pharmacies

Riddlesdown Pharmacy174 m

Food hygiene (5-star)36% of 11

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