CR8 Postcode District
CR8 is the Postcode District for Purley in Greater London
The CR8 postcode district is located in the CR Croydon postal area, CR8 has a population of 33,370 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 5.17 square miles (13.38 square kilometres or 3,305.60 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of CR8. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the CR8 postcode district is Purley, located in the Greater London county. It has the highest count of postcodes, with a total of 112. Additionally, there are other significant settlements in the district, including Kenley, which is also in Greater London and has a count of 173 postcodes. There is another entry for Kenley in the CR8 5 sector, this time in Surrey, with a count of 11 postcodes. However, due to its small proportion of the data, Surrey will be omitted from the sentence. The most significant post town in the CR8 postcode district is Purley, with a count of 190 postcodes.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CR8 1, covers Purley in Greater London.
The sector CR8 2, covers Purley in Greater London.
The sector CR8 3, covers Purley in Greater London.
The sector CR8 4, covers Purley in Greater London.
The sector CR8 5, covers Kenley in Greater London.
The sector CR8 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Post towns for this district are KENLEY, PURLEY.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Croydon London Boro (749 postal codes), followed by the Sutton London Boro area (28 postal codes), and finally, the Tandridge District area (11 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Warlingham | 2.76 | ESE |
| Caterham | 3.55 | SSE |
| Banstead | 4.01 | W |
| Ewell | 6.10 | WNW |
| Redhill | 6.60 | SSW |
| Epsom | 6.70 | W |
| Oxted | 6.78 | SE |
| Reigate | 7.48 | SSW |
| Westerham | 9.05 | ESE |
| Leatherhead | 9.73 | WSW |
| Horley | 11.07 | SSW |
| Esher | 11.32 | WNW |
| Dorking | 11.52 | SW |
| City of Westminster | 11.93 | N |
| Edenbridge | 11.95 | SE |
| City of London | 12.87 | N |
| Swanley | 13.23 | ENE |
| Sevenoaks | 13.80 | ESE |
| Walton-on-Thames | 13.80 | WNW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 14.63 | WNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 758
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 2 | 181 |
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 3 | 140 |
| KENLEY | KENLEY | CR8 5 | 134 |
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 4 | 110 |
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 1 | 85 |
| KENLEY | KENLEY | CR8 5 | 37 |
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 1 | 25 |
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 4 | 11 |
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 2 | 9 |
| KENLEY | KENLEY | CR8 5 | 6 |
| KENLEY | KENLEY | CR8 5 | 6 |
| KENLEY | KENLEY | CR8 5 | 5 |
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 3 | 2 |
| KENLEY | KENLEY | CR8 5 | 2 |
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 3 | 1 |
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 4 | 1 |
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 4 | 1 |
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 1 | 1 |
| PURLEY | PURLEY | CR8 1 | 1 |
Street list for CR8
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| KIMBERLEY PLACE | 163 |
| RUSSELL HILL PLACE | 159 |
| HIGH STREET | 116 |
| HALING DOWN PASSAGE | 101 |
| BANSTEAD ROAD A2022 | 99 |
| BANSTEAD ROAD A2022 | 99 |
| STATION APPROACH | 87 |
| PURLEY ROAD A23 | 67 |
| WHYTECLIFFE ROAD SOUTH | 55 |
| OLD BARN LANE | 54 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1727 |
| Vehicle crime | 554 |
| Shoplifting | 515 |
| Other theft | 425 |
| Burglary | 401 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 371 |
| Public order | 297 |
| Drugs | 253 |
| Robbery | 122 |
| Other crime | 75 |
| Theft from the person | 73 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Possession of weapons | 19 |
| Bicycle theft | 14 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHTON ROAD | PURLEY | 63 | CR8 2LP | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | PURLEY | 36 | CR8 2AF | View map | |
| GODSTONE ROAD | KENLEY | 24 | CR8 5JE | View map | |
| RUSSELL HILL ROAD | PURLEY | 18 | CR8 2LE | View map | |
| OLD LODGE LANE | PURLEY | 16 | CR8 4DG | View map | |
| GODSTONE ROAD | PURLEY | 15 | CR8 2DA | View map | |
| WHYTECLIFFE ROAD SOUTH | PURLEY | 13 | CR8 2AU | View map | |
| PURLEY ROAD | PURLEY | 9 | CR8 2HA | View map |
Schools in the district
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Honister Heights , Purley
Postcode: CR8 1EX
Headteacher: Dr Parimal Bhatt (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Purley Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
58 Pampisford Road , Purley
Postcode: CR8 2NE
Headteacher: Miss Polly Jones (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Phase: Primary
Address:
Montpelier Road , Purley
Postcode: CR8 2QE
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Richardson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Russell Hill Road , Purley
Postcode: CR8 2XP
Headteacher: Mr Dermot Mooney (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thomas More Catholic School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Russell Hill Road , Purley
Postcode: CR8 2XP
Headteacher: Mrs Maryssa Dako (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
The John Fisher School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Peaks Hill , Purley
Postcode: CR8 3YP
Headteacher: Mr Robert Teague (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
New Valley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
New Valley Primary School , Purley , Old Lodge Lane
Postcode: CR8 4AZ
Headteacher: Mr Pete Steward
Ofsted rating: Good
Beaumont Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Old Lodge Lane , Purley
Postcode: CR8 4DN
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Morrell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Nicholas School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Reedham Drive , Purley
Postcode: CR8 4DS
Headteacher: Miss Katie Goodwin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Hayes Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hayes Lane , Kenley
Postcode: CR8 5JN
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Olley
Ofsted rating: Good
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Phase: Primary
Address:
51 Little Roke Road , Kenley
Postcode: CR8 5NF
Headteacher: Miss Alice Bryson (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purley Dental Practice | 21 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Kenley Dental Practice | 70A GODSTONE ROAD, KENLEY, SURREY, CR8 5AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Purley Dental Care | 22 PAMPISFORD ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2NE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Foxley Lane Dental Practice | 49 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Purley Community Health Clinic | 62 WHYTECLIFFE ROAD NORTH, PURLEY, GREATER LONDON, CR8 2AR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Foxley Lane (dental Surgery) | 45 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, CR8 3EH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | The Family Dental Practice Management Ltd | 934 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2LN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keston Medical Practice | PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSP, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 86608292 |
| 2 | Woodcote Medical | 32 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EE | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 87635620 |
| 3 | Keston Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2YL | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | The Moorings Medical Practice | 2A VALLEY ROAD, KENLEY, CR8 5DG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riddlesdown Pharmacy | 104 LOWER BARN ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 1HR | PHARMACY | Call 020 86607150 |
| 2 | Boots | 15 HIGH STREET, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2AF | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA | PHARMACY | Call 03452 666629 |
| 4 | Orion Pharmacy | 939 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2BP | PHARMACY | Call 02086 606122 |
| 5 | Foxley Lane Pharmacy | 32 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EE | PHARMACY | Call 020 86686891 |
| 6 | Hobbs Pharmacy | PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL | PHARMACY | Call 02086 684870 |
| 7 | Zina Chemist | 76-78 GODSTONE ROAD, KENLEY, CR8 5AA | PHARMACY | Call 02086 608811 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco Opticians (purley) | 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dr Snh Rizvi (optometrist) | 25A SMITHAM BOTTOM LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3DE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Isight@home (purley) | 73 NORTHWOOD AVENUE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2ES | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | R Woodfall (pursers) | 958 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2LP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Ams Ophthalmic Opticians - Purley | 15 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Rawlings Opticians (purley) | 946 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2LP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Purley Extra | 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Purley Specsavers Limited | 943 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2UN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £844,066 | 141 | £918,214 | 156 | £931,208 | 133 | £963,241 | 178 |
| Semi-detached | £583,392 | 101 | £607,218 | 125 | £606,251 | 91 | £637,950 | 124 |
| Terraced | £448,101 | 60 | £558,134 | 83 | £481,619 | 69 | £495,802 | 85 |
| Flats | £296,299 | 144 | £326,752 | 186 | £324,508 | 243 | £364,309 | 360 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Riddlesdown
CRS Code: RDD
Operator: SN
Line: Oxted Line
Company: Southern
Kenley
CRS Code: KLY
Operator: SN
Line: Caterham line
Company: Southern
Reedham (London)
CRS Code: RHM
Operator: SN
Line: Brighton Main Line|Tattenham Corner line
Company: Southern
Accessible motorway junctions
M25 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.81
Average Driving Distance: 6.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 773
M23 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.97
Average Driving Distance: 6.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 773
M25 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.27
Average Driving Distance: 6.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 773
M25 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.33
Average Driving Distance: 7.52
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 773
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CR8 1 | Purley Delivery Office |
| CR8 2 | Purley Delivery Office |
| CR8 3 | Purley Delivery Office |
| CR8 4 | Purley Delivery Office |
| CR8 5 | Purley Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | R | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| C | R | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the CR8 postal code are PURLEY and KENLEY.
The CR8 Postcode shares a border with CR2 (SOUTH CROYDON), SM5 (CARSHALTON), SM6 (WALLINGTON), CR5 (COULSDON) and CR6 (WARLINGHAM).
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