Violet Lane is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4HG 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 4HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4DH, CR0 4DE, CR2 6NT, CR0 4DB, CR0 4DG, CR0 4HL, CR0 4DA, CR0 4PX, CR2 6NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 4HG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 57.2% | 53% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 42.8% | 47% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 35.8% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 43.3% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 12.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 37.8% | 41.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 33.4% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 13.7% | -6.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 | 28.7% | 21.2% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 37% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.3% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.4% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 9% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Other Black | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 59.4% | 46.4% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -35.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 71.7% | 66.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 16.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 67.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 0.8% | -18.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 15.9% | 1.7% | 14.2% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Violet Lane was 157.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 232.4% higher than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Violet Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 206th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Violet Lane, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-08-16 | £445,687 |
| 102 Violet Lane, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-01-13 | £385,950 |
| 78 Violet Lane, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-03-01 | £371,791 |
| 96 Violet Lane, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2009-09-01 | £453,659 |
| 74 Violet Lane, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2006-06-19 | £375,667 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodrome Primary Academy Goodwin Road , CR0 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Purley Way 47 Propeller Crescent , CR0 4FE | 4out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Primary School Dering Place , CR0 1DT | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,849 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Croydon Metropolitan College 30-32 South End , CR0 1DN | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd | Croydon Bowling Club, 10 Nottingham Road | 409 yd | |
| Raggio Di Sole Pizzeria | 62 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 662 yd | |
| Chat House Restaurant | 14 - 16 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 729 yd | |
| Waddon Cafe | 445 Purley Way, Croydon | 739 yd | |
| 876 Uptown | 38A South End, Croydon | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Surrey Cricketers | 23 West Street, Croydon | 832 yd | |
| CR1 | 25-29 South End, Croydon | 845 yd | |
| Whelans | 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 882 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard Public House, 1 Sheldon Street | 923 yd | |
| Crown And Pepper | 242 High Street, Croydon | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways Fish Bar | 9 Central Parade, Denning Avenue | 561 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 72 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 661 yd | |
| South Bridge Charcoal Grill | 136 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 671 yd | |
| Kimi's Kitchen | Albany House, 84A South End | 716 yd | |
| Mint & Curry Leaves Ltd | 10 Central Parade, Denning Avenue | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 40 - 42 South End, Croydon | 747 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 882 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | 500 Purley Way, Croydon | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodrome Primary Academy GOODWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 191 yd |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd NOTTINGHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 431 yd |
| Eldon Phab Centre DERING PLACE | 472 yd | |
| Duppas Hill Recreation Ground OLD SCHOOL PLACE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Whitgift Sports Centre HALING PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 672 yd |
| Waddon Leisure Centre PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| St Peters Hall LEDBURY ROAD | 820 yd | |
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 829 yd | |
| Hilton Croydon Hotel Health Club WADDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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% |
| Median download speed | 31.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.