Croydon, England

The typical property in CR8

CR8 covers Purley and Kenley, south Croydon affluent commuter belt with the Tattenham Corner line.

Area summary

CR8 sits in the London Borough of Croydon. The outcode covers Purley, Kenley, parts of Riddlesdown and Whyteleafe north. Housing is mixed: large Edwardian and Victorian villas (many converted to flats), 1930s detached and semi-detached, postwar council estates, and newer apartment development.

Purley, Kenley and Reedham stations are on the Tattenham Corner line and the Caterham line. The A22 and A23 provide road links.

Employment patterns are commuter into central London. Demographics skew older and more affluent.

Croydon Council operates additional HMO licensing in defined areas. The Renters' Rights Act 2026 has abolished Section 21 evictions.

What the data shows

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Researched facts

  • Purley station is on the Tattenham Corner line and Caterham line, source
  • Croydon Council operates additional HMO licensing in defined areas, source
  • The London Borough of Croydon is the local authority, source

Buyer notes

  • Direct rail to London is a major value driver
  • Edwardian villa conversion service charges need review
  • Verify additional HMO licensing area

The full CR8 data page

Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.

CR8 property data

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