1Surface water flooding: High
Heavy rain can collect around the home and affect insurance costs.
Ask about previous flooding and obtain an insurance quote; ask the conveyancer about a flood search.
38 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA
Last sale£160,000Apr 2007 · HM Land Registry
If it moved with Croydon flat prices£234,000Aug 2026 · UK HPI
Surface water floodingHigh
EnergyEPC CMay 2026
MapN ↑119 m ↔
Before you offer
6 things to check
2Rivers and sea flooding: High
River or coastal flooding can affect insurance and future repair costs.
Ask about previous flooding and obtain an insurance quote; ask the conveyancer about a flood search.
3Flood planning zone: In Flood Zone 3 — check defences and insurance
Flood Zone 3 can affect insurance costs even where flood defences protect the area.
Get an insurance quote and ask the conveyancer for a flood search.
4Leasehold: Lease documents needed
The lease term and charges affect future costs and mortgage options.
Ask the agent for the lease, remaining term, charges and planned works.
5Radon: Testing advised
Higher-radon area (3–5% of homes). Radon can affect long-term health.
Ask for existing test results or use a 3-month test kit, about £50.
6Uninsulated solid walls: EPC C
Poor insulation or an EPC E–G rating can mean higher heating bills.
Read the full certificate and ask about insulation and heating costs.
＋ Outside coal high-risk area
Not covered here yet: conservation area, listed buildings nearby, article 4 direction, tree protection, road noise, rail noise, airport noise. Your conveyancer’s local search covers the planning checks.
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If it moved with Croydon flat prices
£234,000
How does the asking price compare?
This home’s sale history
| Sold | Price | Type | Tenure | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | £160,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold | A |
| Jun 2003 | £130,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold | A |
| Dec 1998 | £65,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold | A |
| Feb 1998 | £42,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold | A |
Street sales
Same type and tenure, other homes in the last 36 months: £260,000 · 1 sales
| Address | Sold | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Mar 2025 | £590,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Nov 2024 | £260,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 36 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Sep 2023 | £247,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 48 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Aug 2022 | £600,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Aug 2022 | £285,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 42 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Jun 2021 | £212,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 28 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Mar 2021 | £296,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 36 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Jan 2019 | £290,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
Show all 56
| Address | Sold | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Oct 2015 | £265,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 48 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Jun 2015 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Jun 2015 | £164,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 24 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Jan 2015 | £145,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 46 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | May 2014 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | May 2013 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Sep 2010 | £190,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 22 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Jun 2010 | £146,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 36 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Feb 2010 | £155,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 28 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Dec 2007 | £204,950 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 44 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Nov 2007 | £169,950 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 48 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Oct 2007 | £338,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Sep 2007 | £180,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 36 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Sep 2007 | £170,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 38 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Apr 2007 | £160,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 24 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Mar 2007 | £170,500 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 28 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Feb 2007 | £174,950 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 36 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Jun 2006 | £160,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 44 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Mar 2005 | £135,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 22 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Sep 2004 | £119,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 42 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Feb 2004 | £151,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 24 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Nov 2003 | £136,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 38 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Jun 2003 | £130,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 32 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Mar 2003 | £125,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 40 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Dec 2002 | £160,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 52 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Nov 2002 | £215,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Aug 2002 | £130,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 54 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Dec 2001 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Oct 2001 | £89,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 44 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Sep 2001 | £88,500 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 36 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Dec 2000 | £80,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 42 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Feb 2000 | £75,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 24 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Oct 1999 | £52,500 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 32 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Aug 1999 | £54,500 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 38 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Dec 1998 | £65,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 40 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Jul 1998 | £72,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 46 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | May 1998 | £148,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Mar 1998 | £54,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 38 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Feb 1998 | £42,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 22 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Dec 1997 | £52,950 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 48 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Nov 1997 | £147,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | May 1997 | £54,950 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 32 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Dec 1996 | £38,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 24 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Oct 1996 | £45,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 36 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Mar 1996 | £49,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 32 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Aug 1995 | £33,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
| 46 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Jul 1995 | £20,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36 Purley Downs Road, Purley, CR8 1HA | Jun 1995 | £30,000 | Flat / maisonette | Leasehold |
The land
Surface water flooding: High
Heavy rain can collect around the home and affect insurance costs.
Ask about previous flooding and obtain an insurance quote; ask the conveyancer about a flood search.
Rivers and sea flooding: High
River or coastal flooding can affect insurance and future repair costs.
Ask about previous flooding and obtain an insurance quote; ask the conveyancer about a flood search.
Flood planning zone: In Flood Zone 3 — check defences and insurance
Flood Zone 3 can affect insurance costs even where flood defences protect the area.
Get an insurance quote and ask the conveyancer for a flood search.
Radon: Testing advised
Higher-radon area (3–5% of homes). Radon can affect long-term health.
Ask for existing test results or use a 3-month test kit, about £50.
＋ Outside coal high-risk area
Not covered here yet: conservation area, listed buildings nearby, article 4 direction, tree protection. Your conveyancer’s local search covers the planning checks.
View building and land map ↑The building
Uninsulated solid walls: EPC C
Poor insulation or an EPC E–G rating can mean higher heating bills.
Read the full certificate and ask about insulation and heating costs.
- Floor area
- 58 m²
- Potential EPC band
- C
- Age band
- England and Wales: 1930-1949
- Walls (certificate wording)
- Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
- Roof (certificate wording)
- (another dwelling above)
- Windows (certificate wording)
- Fully double glazed
- Heating (certificate wording)
- Boiler and radiators, mains gas
- Building height
- Unavailable
Living
Broadband in the area
Postcode residential gigabit coverage: 100%
Full fibre in the local authority: 70.4%
Schools nearby
- Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)Primary · 398 m · School remains Good
- Cumnor House School537 m
- Purley Nursery SchoolNursery · 635 m · School remains Outstanding
- Margaret Roper Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · 1022 m · Good
- Thomas More Catholic SchoolSecondary · 1022 m · Standards maintained
- Harris Academy PurleySecondary · 1045 m · Good
- Regina Coeli Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · 1073 m · School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- Purley Oaks Primary SchoolPrimary · 1219 m · Standards maintained
- St Giles School1336 m · School remains Good
- St David's School1403 m
- Ridgeway Primary SchoolPrimary · 1434 m · School remains Good
- Abingdon House School Purley1440 m
Area context
Deprivation decile (1 is most deprived within its nation): 5 · England 2025
Recorded police incidents: 196
CR8 1HA →Before you offer
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Next steps
Ask a surveyor to confirm Level 2 or Level 3 after reviewing the age, condition and alterations.
Ask the conveyancer about local authority, drainage, environmental, flood and mining searches appropriate to this address.
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Questions for your surveyor and conveyancer
Ask the surveyor
Which survey level covers this home’s condition, damp, cracks and any alterations?
- Radon: Ask for existing test results or use a 3-month test kit, about £50.
- Uninsulated solid walls: Read the full certificate and ask about insulation and heating costs.
Ask the conveyancer
Which title, drainage and local searches are needed for this address?
- Surface water flooding: Ask about previous flooding and obtain an insurance quote; ask the conveyancer about a flood search.
- Rivers and sea flooding: Ask about previous flooding and obtain an insurance quote; ask the conveyancer about a flood search.
- Flood planning zone: Get an insurance quote and ask the conveyancer for a flood search.
- Leasehold: Ask the agent for the lease, remaining term, charges and planned works.
Sources and licences
Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026
Radon Potential classification UK Health Security Agency © Crown copyright 2022
© Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026. All rights reserved.
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