Violet Lane is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4HE is located in the Waddon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Violet Lane, Croydon, CR0 4HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4HP, CR0 4HD, CR0 4BX, CR0 4HQ, CR0 4HF, CR0 4AX, CR0 4HX, CR0 4HR, CR0 4AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 4HE, 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 | 55.2% | 52.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 44.8% | 47.3% | 2.5% | 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 4HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 43.2% | 47.7% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 40.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 44.4% | 46.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 13.6% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 43.6% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 14.6% | 2.5% | -12.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.2% 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% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 8.8% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 2.5% | -5.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 10.4% | 8.5% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 13.5% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 12.5% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% | 6.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 54.8% | 36.2% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -45.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 65.9% | 62.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 9.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 12% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.2% | 62.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 29.3% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 1.9% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Violet Lane was 101.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.9% higher than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Violet Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 377th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Violet Lane, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-08-23 | £438,446 |
| 22 Violet Lane, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-05-27 | £383,346 |
| 22 Violet Lane, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1999-11-19 | £496,607 |
| 24 Violet Lane, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 1999-10-22 | £501,771 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 437 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 437 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haling Manor High School Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,739 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 | 4,770 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 | 1,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,530 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 5,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria House PRU Southbridge Place , Victoria House CR0 4HA | - not rated | 285 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time Warrington Road , Opposite Ludford Close CR0 4BH | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon Metropolitan College 30-32 South End , CR0 1DN | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | - not rated | 720 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raggio Di Sole Pizzeria | 62 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 451 yd | |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd | Croydon Bowling Club, 10 Nottingham Road | 461 yd | |
| 876 Uptown | 38A South End, Croydon | 632 yd | |
| Crepes And Cones | 24-26 South End, Croydon | 644 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 20 South End, Croydon | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Surrey Cricketers | 23 West Street, Croydon | 604 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard Public House, 1 Sheldon Street | 631 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Laud Street, Croydon | 674 yd | |
| CR1 | 25-29 South End, Croydon | 695 yd | |
| Crown And Pepper | 242 High Street, Croydon | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 72 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 436 yd | |
| South Bridge Charcoal Grill | 136 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 565 yd | |
| Fiveways Fish Bar | 9 Central Parade, Denning Avenue | 629 yd | |
| Havana Gourmet Burger Grill | 38 South End, Croydon | 652 yd | |
| Donburi And Co Croydon | 296 High Street, Croydon | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 40 - 42 South End, Croydon | 652 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | 500 Purley Way, Croydon | 886 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 59 High Street | 931 yd | |
| Polski Supermarket | 47-48 Surrey Street, Croydon | 978 yd | |
| Tran Supermarket | 42 Church Street, Croydon | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duppas Hill Recreation Ground OLD SCHOOL PLACE | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Eldon Phab Centre DERING PLACE | 449 yd | |
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 486 yd | |
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd NOTTINGHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 531 yd |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy GOODWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Waddon Leisure Centre PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 773 yd |
| St Peters Hall LEDBURY ROAD | 816 yd | |
| Ruskin House And Club RUSKIN HOUSE RUSKIN HOUSE COOMBE ROAD | 867 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.