Purley Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4NU 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 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4XF, CR0 4NR, CR0 4NS, CR0 4JU, CR0 4JJ, CR0 4BW, CR0 4FR, CR0 4JN, CR0 4JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 4NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 54.4% | 53.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 46.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 36.2% | 41.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 44.6% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 54.5% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.9% | 21.3% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 10.5% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 40% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.6% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.8% 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 | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 13.8% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 50.1% | 37.8% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -43.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 53.6% 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 | 60.7% | 53.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 19.2% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 10.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 53.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 28.3% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 18.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 7.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 2.7% | -18.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purley Way was 426.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.6% higher than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Purley Way has the 13th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Broad Green and the 37th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 291 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-10-09 | £257,778 |
| 293 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-02-18 | £314,221 |
| 325 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2019-11-01 | £880,929 |
| 299 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £271,500 | 2018-01-05 | £301,378 |
| 307 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-05-22 | £327,795 |
CR0 4NU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 4NU 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 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 | 3,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Park Academy Mallinson Road , CR0 4UL | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,721 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,382 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 | 4,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | 1out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace of John Whitgift School Old Palace Road , Croydon CR0 1AX | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 139 yd | |
| La Pizzeria | 352 Purley Way, Croydon | 177 yd | |
| Unique Cuisine | 2 Whitestone Way, Croydon | 184 yd | |
| CroyWall Climbing Centre | 19 Whitestone Way, Croydon | 239 yd | |
| Cafe Maxx | 1 Drury Crescent, Croydon | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hare And Hounds | 325 Purley Way, Croydon | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Star Chinese Takeaway | 345 Purley Way, Croydon | 169 yd | |
| JA Tasty By Bigz | 405 Purley Way, Croydon | 434 yd | |
| Chang Cheng | 49 Waddon Road, Croydon | 608 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 43 Waddon Road, Croydon | 608 yd | |
| C And S Catering -KITCHEN 1 1st Floor | Unit 25, 57A Croydon Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer Purley Way | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 139 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 139 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Trojan Way, Croydon | 277 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | 500 Purley Way, Croydon | 603 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 2 Trafalgar Way | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 82-86 CROYDON ROAD | 753 yd | |
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 787 yd | |
| Duppas Hill Recreation Ground OLD SCHOOL PLACE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 883 yd |
| Waddon Leisure Centre PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 979 yd |
| The Gym (Croydon Purley Way) Hesterman Way | health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 68.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 68.0% |
| 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.