CR8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CR8 district covers Purley Central, Woodcote, Kenley South. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 10 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in CR8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from CR8 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Bridge: 46 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in CR8
- Beaumont Primary School · CR8 4DN · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 4% in England
- Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) · CR8 2QE · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 18% in England
- Harris Primary Academy Kenley · CR8 5NF · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 22% in England
- Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School · CR8 2XP · Good (2023) · Top 12% in England
- New Valley Primary School · CR8 4AZ · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 43% in England
- The Hayes Primary School · CR8 5JN · Good (2023) · Top 28% in England
Secondary schools in CR8
- Riddlesdown Collegiate · CR8 1EX · Outstanding (2023) · Top 21% in England
- The John Fisher School · CR8 3YP · Remains Good (2023) · Top 15% in England
- Thomas More Catholic School · CR8 2XP · Standards maintained (2024) · Bottom 36% in England
Fee-paying schools in CR8
- Abingdon House School Purley · CR8 2AN · Inspected by ISI
- Cumnor House School · CR8 3HB · Inspected by ISI
- Laleham Lea School · CR8 3JJ · Inspected by ISI
- St David's School · CR8 3AL · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in CR8
- Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool · CR8 2AR · Good (Ofsted)
- Fennies Christchurch Road · CR8 2NL · Good (Ofsted)
- Russell Hill Road Day Nursery · CR8 2LD · Good (Ofsted)
- Superstar Campz Thomas More · CR8 2XP
- Brightsparks Day Nursery · CR8 3HL · Good (Ofsted)
- Purley Children's Nursery · CR8 3AJ
- Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery · CR8 5DU · Good (Ofsted)
- CURIOUSMINDS MONTESSORI LTD · CR8 2DL · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Learners Day Nursery · CR8 4DN
- Monkey Puzzle Purley · CR8 4HD · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in CR8
- Keston Medical Practice · CR8 2YL
- Woodcote Medical · CR8 3EE
Neighbourhoods in CR8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CR8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Central | 27% | £424k | High | 12 min |
| Woodcote | 20% | £798k | Low | 14 min |
| Kenley South | 17% | £548k | Very low | 14 min |
| Kenley North | 17% | £475k | Low | 8 min |
| Coulsdon | 9% | £500k | High | 14 min |
| Purley North | 5% | £369k | Average | 8 min |
| Orchard Hill, Woodcote Green & Clockhouse | 3% | £624k | Low | 17 min |
Questions
Where is the CR8 postcode?
CR8 covers 10 neighbourhoods in Purley Central, Woodcote, Kenley South, with 803 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CR8?
The typical home price across CR8's neighbourhoods is £475k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CR8?
6 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a CR8 postcode, plus 4 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from CR8?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Bridge 46 minutes.