Godstone Road is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 2DF 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 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 2AN, CR8 2DW, CR8 2DR, CR8 1BW, CR8 2DQ, CR8 1BS, CR8 2DS, CR8 2DT, CR8 2DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR8 2DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 55.6% | 53.5% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 44.4% | 46.5% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 39.8% | 38.6% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 45.8% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 48.3% | 51.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 39% | 33.2% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 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 | 12.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.2% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 39.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 71.9% | 64.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 84.3% | 81.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 81.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 13% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0.9% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Godstone Road was 53.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.3% lower than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Godstone Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 375th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Godstone Road, Purley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2025-05-21 | £467,501 |
| 176 Godstone Road, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-09-30 | £565,385 |
| 176 Godstone Road, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-06-29 | £368,456 |
| 152 Godstone Road, Purley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2021-04-23 | £439,407 |
| 150 Godstone Road, Purley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2020-11-06 | £451,152 |
CR8 2DF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
CR8 2DF 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 | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayes Primary School Hayes Lane , CR8 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,789 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 | 1,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 2,649 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 | 5,252 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 | 790 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 2,319 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 | 276 yd | |
| Top Cafe | 8 Godstone Road, Kenley | 276 yd | |
| P.A.C.E. | Hall, 119 Lansdowne Road | 855 yd | |
| The Next Level Cafe | 8 Station Approach, Purley | 913 yd | |
| Smokin' Grill Steakhouse | 68-70 Godstone Road, Kenley | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafa Portcullis Club | R A F A Portcullis Club, Kenley Aerodrom, Victor Beamish Avenue | 854 yd | |
| Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 1,011 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Whispers Bar | 5 High Street, Purley | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Kebab | 22 Godstone Road, Kenley | 276 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 38 Godstone Road, Kenley | 276 yd | |
| New Himalaya | 24 Godstone Road, Purley | 672 yd | |
| Kenley House Chinese Takeaway | 2 Station Approach, Hayes Lane | 891 yd | |
| Golden Orient Chinese Takeaway | 2 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 60 Godstone Road, Kenley | 884 yd | |
| Tesco | 8 Purley Road, Purley | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Drive Recreation Ground DENSHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 620 yd |
| Kenley Sports Club LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Riddlesdown Lawn Tennis Club LOWER BARN ROAD | tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Beaumont Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Purley Bury Tennis Club 53A 53A PURLEY BURY AVENUE | tennis courts | 977 yd |
| Purley Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,079 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.