Brighton Road is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 2LN 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 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 2XE, CR8 2LT, CR8 2LH, CR8 2BP, CR8 2LP, CR8 2AB, CR8 2AH, CR8 2FQ, CR8 2LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR8 2LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.5% | 51.1% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 55.5% | 48.9% | -6.6% | 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 area around CR8 2LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 67.5% | 57.1% | -10.4% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.1% | 29.7% | 10.6% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 52.8% | 53% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.8% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 7.7% | 19.9% | 12.2% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 9.1% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 38.1% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.3% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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 | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 6.8% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| White | 67% | 48.9% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 65% | 54.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 19.1% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 8.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 7.3% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 54.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 18.9% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 14.3% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 11.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 2.3% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brighton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Purley & Woodcote average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 932B Brighton Road, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-01-10 | £300,000 |
| Flat 3 908 - 912 Brighton Road, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-08-25 | £295,847 |
| 922A Brighton Road, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-10-18 | £269,326 |
| 922A Brighton Road, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-07-30 | £384,551 |
| 916 Brighton Road, Purley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,500 | 2019-04-18 | £3,593 |
CR8 2LN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington Primary Academy Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9JN | 1out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,792 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 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,686 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infusion Village | 920 Brighton Road, Purley | 2 yd | |
| O Farol | 945 Brighton Road, Purley | 51 yd | |
| Subway | 923B Brighton Road, Purley | 51 yd | |
| Ege Restaurant | 2 Purley Parade, High Street | 77 yd | |
| Star Express Cafe | 944 Brighton Road, Purley | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree | 908 Brighton Road, Purley | 2 yd | |
| Whispers Bar | 5 High Street, Purley | 127 yd | |
| The Foxley Hatch | Russell Hill Parade, Russell Hill Road | 155 yd | |
| Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 187 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster Chicken & Fish | 926 Brighton Road, Purley | 2 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken And Pizza | 921-923 Brighton Road, Purley | 43 yd | |
| KFC Purley | 10 - 11 Purley Parade, High Street | 77 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18 Russell Hill Road, Purley | 113 yd | |
| Purley Grill | 1 High Street, Purley | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 8 Purley Road, Purley | 187 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purley Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 82 yd |
| Christ Church Hall BRIGHTON ROAD | 480 yd | |
| Thomas More Catholic School RUSSELL HILL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 550 yd |
| Thomas More Catholic School Playing Fields Highfield Road | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| St David'S School WOODCOTE VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 829 yd |
| Cumnor House School Sports Ground CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PAMPISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Purley Bury Tennis Club 53A 53A PURLEY BURY AVENUE | tennis courts | 958 yd |
| Pure Gym (Purley) 4 CAPELLA COURT 4 CAPELLA COURT BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 973 yd |
| Dynamics Health & Fitness (Closed) 112A 112A Brighton Road | health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.