Dale Road is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 2EE 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 Dale Road, Purley, CR8 2EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 2EF, CR8 2EH, CR8 2EB, CR8 2DG, CR8 2ED, CR8 2EU, CR8 2DJ, CR8 2DD, CR8 1BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR8 2EE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 54.3% | 52.1% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.9% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.4% | 41.4% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 38.8% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 47.3% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 35.5% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 11.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 13% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 14% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 43.6% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 62.5% | 58.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -22.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 76.6% | 73.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 7.2% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 73.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 17.9% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 3.5% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1.3% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Road was 85.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% higher than the Purley & Woodcote average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dale Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Purley & Woodcote and the 471st highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Dale Road, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-07-17 | £456,923 |
| 5 Dale Court Dale Road, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2024-05-30 | £248,828 |
| 2 Dale Court Dale Road, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2023-12-21 | £245,589 |
| 6 Dale Court Dale Road, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-11-18 | £273,846 |
| 4 Dale Court Dale Road, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2022-04-22 | £272,115 |
CR8 2EE 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 3,389 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 | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roke Primary School 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon House School Purley Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Independent School Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 782 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.A.C.E. | Hall, 119 Lansdowne Road | 469 yd | |
| The Next Level Cafe | 8 Station Approach, Purley | 549 yd | |
| Sabores Da Terra | 12 High Street, Purley | 588 yd | |
| Consensus Caring Homes Group | Residential Care Home, 47 Brighton Road | 593 yd | |
| Halit Kitchen | 10 High Street, Purley | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 628 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 628 yd | |
| Whispers Bar | 5 High Street, Purley | 666 yd | |
| Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree | 908 Brighton Road, Purley | 790 yd | |
| The Foxley Hatch | Russell Hill Parade, Russell Hill Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Himalaya | 24 Godstone Road, Purley | 306 yd | |
| Golden Orient Chinese Takeaway | 2 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley | 545 yd | |
| Santorini Gyro | 3 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley | 574 yd | |
| Baxfood Caribbean | 1 Whytecliffe Road South, Purley | 585 yd | |
| China City | 26 High Street, Purley | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 8 Purley Road, Purley | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purley Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Higher Drive Recreation Ground DENSHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Beaumont Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Dynamics Health & Fitness (Closed) 112A 112A Brighton Road | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Purley Bury Tennis Club 53A 53A PURLEY BURY AVENUE | tennis courts | 940 yd |
| Kenley Sports Club LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Christ Church Hall BRIGHTON ROAD | 1,039 yd | |
| St David'S School WOODCOTE VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,049 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 | 17.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 17.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 17.4% |
| 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.