Purley Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3JU is located in the Broad Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 3JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3NE, CR0 3NZ, CR0 3NL, CR0 3NH, CR0 3NQ, CR0 3ND, CR0 3NF, CR0 3JS, CR0 3JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 3JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 52.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 44.9% | 47.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR0 3JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 44% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 40.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 4.8% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 42.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 36.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 23.7% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 14.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.5% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 27.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 9.9% | 1.7% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 13.2% | 12.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 43.8% | 34.3% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -47.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 63.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 63.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 11.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 13.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 63.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 30.9% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 21.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 2.4% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 0.8% | -18.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.1% | 37.2% | -17.1% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purley Way was 116.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Purley Way has the 47th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 304th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-10-21 | £459,282 |
| 33 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-03-26 | £339,418 |
| 9 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £359,500 | 2018-04-09 | £396,394 |
| 19 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2017-02-08 | £366,029 |
| 5 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-03-31 | £354,476 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 3JU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Primary School Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary Academy Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Infants' School Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | 4out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 5,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,863 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,670 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,702 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZO Academy of London & Surrey 121 Lombard House , Lombard Business Park CR0 3JP | - not rated | 142 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian School 5 Cairo New Road , CR0 1XP | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arise Academy Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Red | Shop, 3 Purley Way Crescent | 178 yd | |
| Little Beijing | 6 Beddington Terrace, Mitcham Road | 337 yd | |
| Anny's Restaurant | 236 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 383 yd | |
| Ikea | Volta Way, Croydon | 485 yd | |
| Nour BBQ Hut | 298 Thornton Road, Croydon | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 517 yd | |
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic's Pizza | 377 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 347 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 387 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 347 yd | |
| Mitcham Kitchen Caribbean Take Away | 226 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 440 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 220 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 440 yd | |
| Phoenix City Chinese Takeaway | 222 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry | Booker Cash And Carry, 2-8 Newman Road | 162 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 2 Trafalgar Way | 790 yd | |
| Tesco | 369 - 373 London Road, Croydon | 829 yd | |
| Tesco.com | 33 Factory Lane, Croydon | 935 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 297 yd |
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 325 yd | |
| The Gym (Croydon Purley Way) Hesterman Way | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.