High Tree Close Purley, Croydon
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR8), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20503160.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £800,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Croydon costs £2,600 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Purley, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Roundshaw Park, is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 102 to 107 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodcote Medical, about 250 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £760,000 | £760,000 | £760,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2016 | THE ACACIA HOUSE, 2 CR8 2FL | Detached | £800,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2016 | THE ACACIA HOUSE, 2 CR8 2FL | Detached | £925,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Mar 2014 | THE ACACIA HOUSE, 2 CR8 2FL | Detached | £760,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 182 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Croydon in 2026-27: Band D £2,600 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,733 | £2,022 | £2,311 | £2,600 | £3,178 | £3,755 | £4,333 | £5,200 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (23% of about 1,110 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 19-21, Russell Hill: up to 20 homes, permissioned (60 m)
- 15a, Russell Hill: up to 6 homes, permissioned (70 m)
- 2, Plough Lane: up to 18 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- 31 Russell Hill: up to 9 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- 31 Russell Hill: up to 9 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- 4, 6 & 8 Russell Hill: up to 30 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- 3, More Close: up to 9 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- 39-41, Banstead Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (370 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 102 m and 107 m above sea level (105 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR8 2FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR8 2FU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Purley 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Reedham (London) 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Purley Oaks 481,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Plough Lane Purley | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 14.5 km (9 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Silvermere Court, 10, CR8 | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ESB Energy Charging Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 21.9 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 22 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodcote Medical | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Foxley Lane Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Purley Dental Practice | 240 m |
| Hospital | Purley War Memorial Hospital | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Kenley Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roundshaw Park 81 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,200 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roundshaw Allotments 1.9 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 81 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Promenade de Verdun Memorial Landscape, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Promenade de Verdun Memorial Landscape | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round Shaw | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Copse Hill Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Foxley Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Haling Grove | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Duppas Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Waddon Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Croydon: see them on the Croydon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas More Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Purley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The John Fisher School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wallington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Harris Academy Purley | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Elphege's RC Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Elphege's RC Infants' School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beaumont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Foresters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Care Homes CR8 2JB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Russell Villa Care Home CR8 2JB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 4 Good | 28 May 2026 |
| Roselawn House CR8 3QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Foxley Lane Care Home CR8 3EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Russell Hill - Active Care Group CR8 2JB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Thomas More School CR8 2XP | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company @ Margaret Roper Primary School CR8 2XP | School/college/university | 260 m | 4 Good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Margaret Roper Primary Breakfast And After School Club CR8 2XP | School/college/university | 260 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Heatherwood Care Centre CR8 3EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| The Params CR8 3ED | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Russell Hill Lodge CR8 2LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 29 May 2026 |
| Russell Hill Road Day Nursery CR8 2LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Purley Gardens Care Home CR8 2LF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Halal Origins CR8 2LE | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Cheers Express CR8 2LE | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oscar Close (16); On or near The Close (6); On or near High Tree Close (6); On or near Holmoak Close (3); On or near Russell Hill (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Russell Hill · Holmoak Close · Highbarrow Close · Hillthorpe Close · Oscar Close · The Close · Pringle Gardens · Plough Lane · Russell Hill Road · Highfield Road · More Close · Foxley Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.