Eskdale Gardens is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 1ET is located in the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eskdale Gardens, Purley, CR8 1ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 1EY, CR8 1EQ, CR8 1ES, CR8 1EZ, CR8 1EP, CR8 1EJ, CR8 1ER, CR8 1EG, CR8 1EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR8 1ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CR8 1ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 31.8% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67% | 61.4% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 53.7% | 52.2% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 39.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 CR8 1ET this area, 7.7% 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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 7.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 17.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 12.6% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 45.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 84.2% | 77.5% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 87.5% | 85.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 85.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.5% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 0.5% | -11.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eskdale Gardens was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Eskdale Gardens has the 7th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Eskdale Gardens, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2026-02-20 | £655,000 |
| 21 Eskdale Gardens, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-04-05 | £573,725 |
| 29 Eskdale Gardens, Purley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-11-10 | £660,794 |
| 1 Eskdale Gardens, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-06-21 | £573,834 |
| 13 Eskdale Gardens, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2015-09-03 | £571,123 |
CR8 1ET area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 4,545 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 | - not rated | 759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roke Primary School 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atwood Primary School Limpsfield Road , CR2 9EE | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atwood Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 4,873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 5,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | - not rated | 502 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithe Pit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 3,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 4,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Independent School Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Purley Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan House 29 Sanderstead Hill , CR2 0HD | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris Cafe | 75 Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon | 340 yd | |
| Vera Grill And Bar | 77 - 79 Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon | 343 yd | |
| Smokin' Grill Steakhouse | 68-70 Godstone Road, Kenley | 586 yd | |
| Dhabagrillz | 40 Godstone Road, Kenley | 1,062 yd | |
| Top Cafe | 8 Godstone Road, Kenley | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Fish Bar | 71B Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon | 323 yd | |
| Chicken World | 74 Godstone Road, Kenley | 586 yd | |
| Kenley House Chinese Takeaway | 2 Station Approach, Hayes Lane | 641 yd | |
| Perfect Kebab | 22 Godstone Road, Kenley | 1,062 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 38 Godstone Road, Kenley | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 60 Godstone Road, Kenley | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edmunds Church Hall Mitchley Avenue | 303 yd | |
| Riddlesdown High School DUNMAIL DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| Riddlesdown Lawn Tennis Club LOWER BARN ROAD | tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Kenley Sports Club LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 855 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.