Purley Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4NY 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 4NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4NW, CR0 4JN, CR0 4JX, CR0 4NS, CR0 4JZ, CR0 4JJ, CR0 4JL, CR0 4LT, CR0 4JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 4NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 51.1% | 52.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 33.3% | 35.8% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 47.9% | 54.3% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 33.5% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around CR0 4NY this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 9.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 12.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 10.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 16% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 45.7% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.3% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.2% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 12.2% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 9.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 55% | 37.2% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -44.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 72.3% | 62.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 9.9% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 14.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 62.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 27.2% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 2.2% | -16.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 10.6% | 1.7% | 8.9% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purley Way was 111.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Purley Way has the 41st lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 326th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 374 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-06-19 | £477,576 |
| 366 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-30 | £382,426 |
| 370 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £391,000 | 2018-03-09 | £440,945 |
| 372 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2013-03-01 | £354,550 |
| 374 Purley Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2011-05-25 | £396,028 |
CR0 4NY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,714 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 | 3,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,703 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 | - not rated | 600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waddon Infant School Purley Way , CR0 4RG | - not rated | 974 yd | Community 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 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,976 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,156 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,491 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 | 5,263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Write Time Warrington Road , Opposite Ludford Close CR0 4BH | - not rated | 460 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | - not rated | 628 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | - not rated | 628 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy 33 Headley Avenue , SM6 8NQ | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy 33 Headley Avenue , SM6 8NQ | - not rated | 863 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pizzeria | 352 Purley Way, Croydon | 1 yd | |
| Starbucks | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 192 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Drive Through Restaurant, 415 Purley Way | 256 yd | |
| Unique Cuisine | 2 Whitestone Way, Croydon | 355 yd | |
| CroyWall Climbing Centre | 19 Whitestone Way, Croydon | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hare And Hounds | 325 Purley Way, Croydon | 101 yd | |
| Harvest Home Pub | Harvest Home, 27 Beddington Lane | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Star Chinese Takeaway | 345 Purley Way, Croydon | 56 yd | |
| JA Tasty By Bigz | 405 Purley Way, Croydon | 256 yd | |
| Chang Cheng | 49 Waddon Road, Croydon | 639 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 43 Waddon Road, Croydon | 639 yd | |
| Mint & Curry Leaves Ltd | 10 Central Parade, Denning Avenue | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer Purley Way | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 192 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 192 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Trojan Way, Croydon | 407 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | 500 Purley Way, Croydon | 427 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 2 Trafalgar Way | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Link Secondary School 82-86 82-86 CROYDON ROAD | 621 yd | |
| Duppas Hill Recreation Ground OLD SCHOOL PLACE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 772 yd | |
| Waddon Leisure Centre PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Sheen Way Sports Ground (Closed) Sheen Way | grass pitches | 934 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.