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CR8

PURLEY

Greater London, London, England

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CR8 is the postcode district for PURLEY, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £565,884
1yr change ▼ 5.7%
Crime 53% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£565,884

▼ 5.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

97% above national avg

Crime Rate

38.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

53% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

305 Mbps

Property Prices in CR8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CR8 is £565,884, which is 57% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in CR8 cost 97.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CR8 have fallen 5.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £900,421 422
Semi-detached £597,331 310
Terraced £504,175 211
Flat £318,264 564
All types £565,884 1552

5-Year Price History

£549K £559K £569K £580K £590K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CR8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 38.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CR8 has a crime rate well 53% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
12.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CR8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CR8 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Purley Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Beaumont Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Hayes Primary School Primary Good mi
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Primary Not inspected mi
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

90,586

Population

62

Median Age

37%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
37.0%
Private rent
11.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CR8 are 305.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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305.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CR8 is collected by Tandridge. The Band D rate is £2,252/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CR8 — PURLEY

Area Summary

CR8 (PURLEY) offers above-average property prices (£565,884, 97% above national average), low crime (53% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (305 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CR8 PURLEY

What is the average house price in CR8 PURLEY?
The average house price in CR8 (PURLEY) is £565,884, based on 1552 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 97% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.7% over the past year.
Is CR8 PURLEY a safe area to live?
Crime in CR8 is significantly below the national average (38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CR8 PURLEY?
The population of CR8 (PURLEY) is approximately 90,586 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 37% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CR8?
The average broadband download speed in CR8 is 305 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CR8 PURLEY?
There are 15 schools in or near CR8. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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