Greyfields Close is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 1BW is located in the Purley & Woodcote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greyfields Close, Purley, CR8 1BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 2AN, CR8 1BR, CR8 2HY, CR8 1BS, CR8 2DF, CR8 1BT, CR8 1BB, CR8 2DE, CR8 2DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR8 1BW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population 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% | 57.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 45% | 42.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
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 CR8 1BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 57.3% | 51.4% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 31.4% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 42.3% | 47.2% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 26.1% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 7.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.5% | 23.7% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 10.2% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 28.5% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.8% | 11% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 10.0% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 54.4% | 51.1% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -30.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 75.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 75.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 75.5% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 18.1% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 1.8% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 1.1% | -16.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greyfields Close was 104.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.9% higher than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greyfields Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 374th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Greyfields Close, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2018-07-04 | £623,529 |
| 10 Greyfields Close, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-11-13 | £626,419 |
| 9 Greyfields Close, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-11-10 | £626,419 |
| 8 Greyfields Close, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £598,000 | 2017-10-26 | £625,056 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR8 1BW 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 | 90 |
| Other | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayes Primary School Hayes Lane , CR8 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhabagrillz | 40 Godstone Road, Kenley | 307 yd | |
| Top Cafe | 8 Godstone Road, Kenley | 307 yd | |
| The Next Level Cafe | 8 Station Approach, Purley | 890 yd | |
| P.A.C.E. | Hall, 119 Lansdowne Road | 890 yd | |
| Smokin' Grill Steakhouse | 68-70 Godstone Road, Kenley | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafa Portcullis Club | R A F A Portcullis Club, Kenley Aerodrom, Victor Beamish Avenue | 956 yd | |
| Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 998 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 998 yd | |
| Whispers Bar | 5 High Street, Purley | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Kebab | 22 Godstone Road, Kenley | 307 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 38 Godstone Road, Kenley | 307 yd | |
| New Himalaya | 24 Godstone Road, Purley | 656 yd | |
| Kenley House Chinese Takeaway | 2 Station Approach, Hayes Lane | 891 yd | |
| Golden Orient Chinese Takeaway | 2 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 60 Godstone Road, Kenley | 881 yd | |
| Tesco | 8 Purley Road, Purley | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenley Sports Club LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Higher Drive Recreation Ground DENSHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Riddlesdown Lawn Tennis Club LOWER BARN ROAD | tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Purley Bury Tennis Club 53A 53A PURLEY BURY AVENUE | tennis courts | 876 yd |
| Beaumont Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Purley Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.