Edgehill Road is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 2ND 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 Edgehill Road, Purley, CR8 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 2NP, CR8 2NQ, CR8 2NH, CR8 2JQ, CR8 2NA, CR8 2NB, CR2 6FE, CR2 6DH, CR8 2QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR8 2ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 21.4% | 26.1% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.1% | 62.9% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 49.7% | 56.7% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 29% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| 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.
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 53.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 11.1% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 5.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 11.8% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 53.9% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 20.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.5% 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 | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 13.9% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 64.2% | 45.5% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -35.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 71% | 64.7% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.2% | 18% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 65.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 31.3% | 29.4% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 0.9% | -23.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.3% | 37.2% | -19.9% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgehill Road was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% lower than the Purley & Woodcote average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Edgehill Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Purley & Woodcote and the 401st lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Edgehill Road, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-11-15 | £862,500 |
| 13 Edgehill Road, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £850,500 | 2020-08-07 | £870,889 |
| 11 Edgehill Road, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2016-11-02 | £736,821 |
| 27 Edgehill Road, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2016-04-18 | £753,078 |
| 27 Edgehill Road, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2004-08-20 | £765,978 |
CR8 2ND 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 2ND 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington Primary Academy Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9JN | 1out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphege's RC Junior School Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9HY | 4out of 4 | 1,585 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 | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foyer Coffee Bar | Christ Church, Brighton Road | 514 yd | |
| Zen Lounge | Brighton Road, Purley | 588 yd | |
| Russell Hill Lodge | 39 Russell Hill Road, Purley | 609 yd | |
| Infusion Village | 920 Brighton Road, Purley | 782 yd | |
| Ege Restaurant | 2 Purley Parade, High Street | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree | 908 Brighton Road, Purley | 782 yd | |
| The Foxley Hatch | Russell Hill Parade, Russell Hill Road | 869 yd | |
| Whispers Bar | 5 High Street, Purley | 904 yd | |
| Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 969 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster Chicken & Fish | 926 Brighton Road, Purley | 782 yd | |
| KFC Purley | 10 - 11 Purley Parade, High Street | 791 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken And Pizza | 921-923 Brighton Road, Purley | 820 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18 Russell Hill Road, Purley | 850 yd | |
| Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan | 10 Russell Parade, Russell Hill Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 8 Purley Road, Purley | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cumnor House School Sports Ground CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PAMPISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 84 yd |
| Thomas More Catholic School Playing Fields Highfield Road | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Christ Church Hall BRIGHTON ROAD | 533 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Purley) 4 CAPELLA COURT 4 CAPELLA COURT BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Thomas More Catholic School RUSSELL HILL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 589 yd |
| Purley Way Playing Fields IMPERIAL WAY | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Purley Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Harris Academy Purley KENDRA HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 956 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Croydon) IMPERIAL WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 967 yd |
| The John Fisher School Sports Ground Plough Lane | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.