Higher Drive - CR8 2HJ
Key Postcode Insights
CR8 2HJ is a residential postcode situated on Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 344th largest and 191st most expensive of the 762 postcodes in the CR8 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 15 properties: 6 houses and 9 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £571,159
- 10 Year change
- up 12.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,292pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 41.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £396/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CR8 2HJ is a residential postcode situated on Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 344th largest and 191st most expensive of the 762 postcodes in the CR8 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 15 properties: 6 houses and 9 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £571,159
- 10 Year change
- up 12.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,292pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 41.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £396/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin CR8 2HJ
- Highfield Lodge
Modern Building | 9 Units
- 84 Higher Drive
5 Bed Period House
- 86 Higher Drive
Unknown
- 88 Higher Drive
5 Bed Period House
- 90B Higher Drive
4 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CR8 2HJ sold for £775,000 on 31st January 2022. Since then prices are down an average of 5.7%.
The current average value in the postcode is £571,159.
The CR8 2HJ Sales Market has increased by 12.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.1% | £571,159 |
| June 2025 | -0.2% | £583,420 |
| June 2024 | -4.2% | £584,381 |
| June 2023 | -2.2% | £610,222 |
| June 2022 | 9.6% | £623,818 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | £569,117 |
| June 2020 | 2.5% | £537,323 |
| June 2019 | -1.5% | £524,364 |
| June 2018 | 0% | £532,311 |
| June 2017 | 4.5% | £532,336 |
| June 2016 | 9.3% | £509,567 |
| June 2015 | 7.7% | £466,269 |
| June 2014 | 14.3% | £432,874 |
| June 2013 | 1.7% | £378,854 |
| June 2012 | 5.1% | £372,380 |
| June 2011 | 0.8% | £354,209 |
| June 2010 | 7.8% | £351,452 |
| June 2009 | -8.7% | £326,114 |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £357,244 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £355,510 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,292.
The CR8 2HJ Rental Market has increased by 41.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.1% | £2,292pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.4% | £2,224pcm |
| June 2024 | 3.2% | £2,150pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.7% | £2,083pcm |
| June 2022 | 9% | £1,864pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.8% | £1,710pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.5% | £1,633pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.3% | £1,609pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.5% | £1,588pcm |
| June 2017 | -2.8% | £1,580pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.7% | £1,625pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.9% | £1,567pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.1% | £1,452pcm |
| June 2013 | 5.5% | £1,437pcm |
| June 2012 | 4.6% | £1,361pcm |
| June 2011 | 4.9% | £1,301pcm |
| June 2010 | 8.1% | £1,241pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.2% | £1,148pcm |
| June 2008 | 5.5% | £1,251pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,186pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 31st January 2022 for £775,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 5.7%. The postcode has had a total of 11 sales since 1995.
CR8 2HJ has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2022£775,000 | 5 Bed House88, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HJ88, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HJ
- Sold Aug 2020£560,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 6, Highfield Lodge 90A, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HJFlat 6, Highfield Lodge 90A, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HJ
- Sold Sep 2017£905,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 6, Highfield Lodge 90A, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HJFlat 6, Highfield Lodge 90A, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HJ
- Sold Jul 2017£775,000 | 5 Bed House90C, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HJ90C, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HJ
- Sold Jul 2014£750,000 | 5 Bed House90D, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HJ90D, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HJ
Nearby Postcodes
CR8 2HJ is the 344th largest and the 191st most expensive postcode out of the 762 postcodes in the CR8 area.
- CR8 2HN, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8CR8 2HN22 Addresses|70 m away
- CR8 2XG, Densham Drive, Purley, CR8CR8 2XG9 Addresses|123 m away
- CR8 2HL, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8CR8 2HL23 Addresses|163 m away
- CR8 2HG, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8CR8 2HG22 Addresses|178 m away
- CR8 2HS, Highland Road, Purley, CR8CR8 2HS46 Addresses|180 m away
Property Types
- 2 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 3 modern houses built after 1980
- 9 modern flats built after 1980
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period house (2)
- modern house (3)
- modern flat (9)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 14 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (9)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2020£5,000,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 16, 61, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HRFlat 16, 61, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HR
- Sold Aug 2022£1,680,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 6, 98, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HLFlat 6, 98, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HL
- Sold Mar 2018£1,420,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 1, Grandeur Heights 76, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HGFlat 1, Grandeur Heights 76, Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HG
Schools Nearby
- Beaumont Primary School400 m away
- Harris Primary Academy Kenley900 m away
- The Hayes Primary School1.2 km away
- Woodcote High School1.8 km away
- Riddlesdown Collegiate1.9 km away
- Thomas More Catholic School2.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CR8 2HJ is Reedham (London) station, which is 800 metres away.
- Reedham (London)|800 m away
- Kenley|1.0 km away
- Purley|1.2 km away
- Riddlesdown|1.3 km away
