8, Downlands Road
8, Downlands Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 8, Downlands Road, Purley to be an early-century freehold house with 1,937 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 747 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
8, Downlands Road, Purley has an estimated sale value of £944,954 and an estimated rental value of £2,862 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Downlands Road, Purley, CR8 lies in the borough of Croydon, within the CR8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Downlands Road, Purley has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 8, Downlands Road, Purley would be worth £992,202, with a potential rental value of £3,005 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £878,808, with a rental value of £2,661 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 8, Downlands Road, Purley has moved down by £29,333 (3.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £94 (3.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.6%.
Plot Size
8, Downlands Road, Purley occupies a 747 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 29 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 16th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Downlands Road, Purley has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Sep 2023.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas.
Sold Prices
8, Downlands Road, Purley last changed hands on 9th July 2024, selling for £1,100,000. 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 4.5% since July 2024.
- Sold Jul 2024£1,100,000
- Sold Aug 2007£588,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 630 metres of 8, Downlands Road, Purley across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 18, Hartley Old Road, Purley, CR8 4HG, a freehold house, sold at £900,000 on the 13th October 2025.
Read more about house prices in CR8.
•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 8, Downlands Road, Purley as the 13th largest and the 7th most expensive of the 97 addresses on Downlands Road, Purley, CR8.
Against the CR8 postcode district average, it is £382k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mBeaumont Primary School
- 800mWoodcote Primary School
- 1.6kmSmitham Primary School
- 900mWoodcote High School
- 1.7kmThomas More Catholic School
- 1.8kmThe John Fisher School
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Public Transport Nearby
Reedham (London) station is the nearest stop to 8, Downlands Road, Purley at 400 metres away.
- 400mReedham (London)
- 900mCoulsdon Town
- 1.3kmPurley
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.
