Coombe Wood Hill is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 1JN 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 Coombe Wood Hill, Purley, CR8 1JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 1JP, CR8 1JQ, CR8 1HP, CR8 1JR, CR8 1HN, CR8 1EB, CR8 1HR, CR8 1HZ, CR8 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR8 1JN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47% | 50% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 1JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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% | 23.7% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 61.5% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 56.5% | 51.5% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 33.7% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 1JN this area, 7.4% 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 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 7.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 7.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 13.4% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 52% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 15% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 75.4% | 67.9% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 87.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 12.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 76.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 21.2% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 0.3% | -13.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coombe Wood Hill was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% lower than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Coombe Wood Hill has the 15th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 226th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Coombe Wood Hill, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2024-11-29 | £848,144 |
| 48 Coombe Wood Hill, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £617,480 | 2021-03-04 | £628,694 |
| 28 Coombe Wood Hill, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-01-29 | £670,270 |
| 44 Coombe Wood Hill, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2020-12-11 | £723,450 |
| 46 Coombe Wood Hill, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2017-08-08 | £568,273 |
CR8 1JN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,421 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 | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,009 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 | 1,511 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 2,860 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris Cafe | 75 Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon | 624 yd | |
| Vera Grill And Bar | 77 - 79 Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon | 633 yd | |
| Dhabagrillz | 40 Godstone Road, Kenley | 669 yd | |
| Top Cafe | 8 Godstone Road, Kenley | 669 yd | |
| Smokin' Grill Steakhouse | 68-70 Godstone Road, Kenley | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Fish Bar | 71B Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon | 614 yd | |
| Perfect Kebab | 22 Godstone Road, Kenley | 669 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 38 Godstone Road, Kenley | 669 yd | |
| Chicken World | 74 Godstone Road, Kenley | 767 yd | |
| Kenley House Chinese Takeaway | 2 Station Approach, Hayes Lane | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 60 Godstone Road, Kenley | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Lawn Tennis Club LOWER BARN ROAD | tennis courts | 208 yd |
| St Edmunds Church Hall Mitchley Avenue | 528 yd | |
| Kenley Sports Club LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Purley Bury Tennis Club 53A 53A PURLEY BURY AVENUE | tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Purley Downs Golf Club PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS ROAD | golf | 1,042 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.