Roke Close London, Croydon
19 addresses across 1 postcode (CR8), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20502301.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £405,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (D: 9).
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 D; Band D in Croydon costs £2,600 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 93% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kenley, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Riddlesdown Common, is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 75 to 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Keston Medical Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £79,500 | £79,500 | £79,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 2025 | 5 CR8 5NL | Terraced | £405,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2023 | 5 CR8 5NL | Other | £305,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Feb 2006 | 7 CR8 5NL | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 23 May 2005 | TURNER HOUSE, 11 CR8 5NL | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2002 | 6 CR8 5NL | Terraced | £163,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1997 | 6 CR8 5NL | Terraced | £79,500 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Flat (5); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1967-1975 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 D (46% of about 690 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)
- St James Church Hall Little Roke Avenue: up to 6 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- St James Church Hall Little Roke Avenue: up to 6 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- 14, Mitchley Avenue: up to 6 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 23 Park Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 81, Higher Drive: up to 9 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 122, Riddlesdown Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 1, The Grange: up to 9 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 5, Highland Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 14 homes the Environment Agency counts, 10 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 low and 0 very low.
Groundwater flooding is possible in this postcode: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 75 m and 77 m above sea level (76 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR8 5NL | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kenley 269,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Riddlesdown 287,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Purley 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Legion House Kenley | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Sunnydene Road, CR8 | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 20.6 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Keston Medical Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Zina Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kenley Dental Practice | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Purley War Memorial Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Kenley Police Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Kenley | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riddlesdown Common 41 ha | 50 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,760 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kenley Sports Club 1.5 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | Hartley Down Allotments 2.9 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 53 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Newe (or Wide) Ditch, Riddlesdown, a scheduled monument, 330 m north-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newe (or Wide) Ditch, Riddlesdown | Scheduled monument | 330 m north-east |
| Promenade de Verdun Memorial Landscape | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coombes Wood | Wood | 480 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Foxley Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Mitchley Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Dollyper's Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Happy Valley | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Waddon Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 18 |
19 of the street's 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Beaumont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Purley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kenley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenley Sports Club And Cricket Ground CR8 5NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 4 Good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Chartwells At Harris Primary Academy Kenley CR8 5NF | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Lovegrass CR8 5NH | Manufacturers/packers | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2024 |
| Top Cafe CR8 5JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Indian Dhaba CR8 5JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Kenley Grill CR8 5JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2026 |
| Kenley News CR8 5JE | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Drinks Paradise Off Licence CR8 5JE | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Rokewood Court Care Home CR8 5DY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Co-op Food CR8 5AA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2023 |
| Kenley House/China Town/Halal/Flying/Wood/Famous/BestChinese CR8 5JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 May 2026 |
| Curious Minds Montessori At St James Church Hall CR8 2DL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Olive Dining Ltd At Abingdon House School CR8 2AN | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Kenley Wine Merchant CR8 5AA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Mama Jane's Pizza CR8 5AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lower Road (11); On or near Oaks Road (8); On or near Little Roke Avenue (8); On or near Famet Walk (4); On or near Roke Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 13% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- CR8 5NL: 19 addresses of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Famet Gardens · Famet Walk · Godstone Road · Little Roke Road · Little Roke Avenue · Famet Close · Oaklands Gardens · The Pines · Cranford Close · Frensham Road · Famet Avenue · Oaks Road
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.