71, Purley Downs Road
71, Purley Downs Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 71, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon to be a period freehold house with 2,325 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 748 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
71, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon has an estimated sale value of £838,351 and an estimated rental value of £3,129 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2 lies in the borough of Croydon, within the CR2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
71, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 71, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon would be worth £880,269, with a potential rental value of £3,285 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £779,666, with a rental value of £2,910 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 71, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon has declined by £31,827 (3.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £93 (3.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.5%.
Plot Size
71, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon occupies a 748 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 12 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 8th largest.
Energy Efficiency
71, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Aug 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
71, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon last changed hands on 29th August 2023, selling for £975,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 10.1% since August 2023.
- Sold Aug 2023£975,000
- Sold Mar 2003£415,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 630 metres of 71, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 90, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2 0RB, a freehold house, sold at £776,110 on the 18th July 2025.
Read more about house prices in CR2.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 71, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon as the 16th largest and the 27th most expensive of the 138 addresses on Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2.
Against the CR2 postcode district average, it is £360k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mChrist Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
- 1.1kmRidgeway Primary School
- 1.2kmPurley Oaks Primary School
- 1.3kmHarris Academy Purley
- 1.4kmThomas More Catholic School
- 2.0kmRiddlesdown Collegiate
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Public Transport Nearby
Purley Oaks station is the nearest stop to 71, Purley Downs Road, South Croydon at 500 metres away.
- 500mPurley Oaks
- 800mSanderstead
- 1.0kmPurley
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
