The UK Postcode Database

CR8 2HP

a postcode in Croydon

Introduced in July 1990
CR8 2HP Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with CR8 2HP

Higher Drive - 46 properties, USRN 20502134

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.3322 / 51°19'55"N

Longitude: -0.1156 / 0°6'56"W

UTM Reference: 30U 700930 5690714

OS Easting: 531375

OS Northing: 160915

OS Grid: TQ313609

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR G4.ZFG

Mapcode Global: VHGRR.YS74

Open Location Code: 9C3X8VJM+VQ

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91wh69

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 5a1

  • Ethnically Diverse Suburb-an Professionals
  • Outer Suburbs
  • Outer Suburb Asian Mix

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 17617 / 32844

  • 6th decile
  • slightly less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for CR8 2HP on Tuesday 9 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:47
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:58
Sunrise 04:44
Transit (sun is at its highest) 12:59
Sunset 21:14
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:00
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:11
Hours of daylight today04:14 to 21:44
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:44 to 04:14
Moon Phase Waning Crescent
Moon Rises 00:33
Moon sets 13:24

For a full sun and moon calendar for CR8 2HP, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in CR8 2HP

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
19 January 2024 14, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £330,000
24 November 2022 21, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £368,000
28 September 2022 15, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £375,000
29 June 2021 9 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Detached Freehold £740,000
11 January 2021 11 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Semi-detached Freehold £760,000
28 October 2020 1 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Detached Freehold £890,000
2 October 2020 19, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £350,000
21 August 2019 15, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £320,000
8 August 2019 13 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Semi-detached Freehold £730,000
15 December 2017 20, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £345,000
26 January 2017 16, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £310,000
23 August 2016 11 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Semi-detached Freehold £735,000
18 November 2015 9 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Detached Freehold £590,000
5 December 2012 21, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £213,500
27 April 2012 5 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Semi-detached Freehold £395,000
24 November 2011 9 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Detached Freehold £450,000
28 April 2011 1 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Detached Freehold £350,000
30 May 2008 24, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £240,000
7 March 2008 20, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £267,000
18 February 2008 9 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Detached Freehold £520,000
21 March 2007 18, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £235,000
28 November 2006 20, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £192,500
29 September 2006 23, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £211,000
12 May 2006 23, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £197,500
19 October 2005 19, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £220,000
27 August 2004 11 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Semi-detached Freehold £375,000
14 November 2003 25, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £163,500
28 April 2003 26, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Detached Freehold £250,000
14 October 2002 23, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £170,000
24 May 2002 24, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Semi-detached Leasehold £159,950
23 June 2000 26, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Detached Freehold £130,000
2 June 2000 18, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £106,000
14 March 2000 17, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £99,000
2 July 1999 19, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £86,500
23 September 1998 16, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £82,000
14 August 1998 21, Foxley Hall, Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Flat/apartment Leasehold £38,500
30 April 1998 7 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Detached Freehold £195,000
17 February 1995 13 Higher Drive, Purley CR8 2HP Semi-detached Freehold £137,750

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for CR8 2HP

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Croydon South

MP

Chris Philp Conservative

London Assembly
Assembly Constituency

Croydon and Sutton

Assembly Member

Neil Garratt Conservative

Londonwide Members

Assembly Members

Elly Baker Labour

Emma Best Conservative

Andrew Boff Conservative

Hina Bokhari Liberal Democrat

Zoë Garbett Green

Alessandro Georgiou Conservative

Susan Hall Conservative

Lord Bailey of Paddington Conservative

Zack Polanski Green

Caroline Russell Green

Alex Wilson Reform UK

Croydon Borough Council
London borough ward

Purley & Woodcote

Councillors

Simon Brew Conservative

Holly Ramsey Conservative

Samir Dwesar Conservative

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for CR8 2HP

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00005341 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01001073 Croydon 037A Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02000230 Croydon 037 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05011476 Purley & Woodcote Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 3 May 2018 DLUHC
E09000008 Croydon London Boroughs Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000007 London Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001187 Croydon South Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000001 Metropolitan Police Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000234 London Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E32000005 Croydon and Sutton London Assembly Constituencies Electoral 6 May 2010 Greater London Authority
E33033250 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000051 London Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000245 NHS South West London CCG Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 April 2020 ODS
E40000003 London NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2013 ODS
E43000198 Croydon, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E54000031 South West London Health and Care Partnership Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2020 NHS
E56000021 North West and South West London Cancer Alliances Health 1 July 2019 NHS England
E61000001 Greater London Authority Greater London Authority Administrative 3 July 2000 ONS
E63012338 Croydon Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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