Foxley Lane is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 3ER is located in the Purley & Woodcote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 2019-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxley Lane, Purley, CR8 3ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 3ED, CR8 3EN, CR8 3AG, CR8 2JN, CR8 3AH, CR8 2JB, CR8 3EP, CR8 2EY, CR8 3EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR8 3ER has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 55.8% | 56.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 44.2% | 43.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 31.4% | 41.8% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 32.2% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 23.1% | 16.8% | -6.3% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
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 | 37.8% | 39.1% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 34.8% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 26.4% | 13.7% | -12.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 11.2% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 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 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 20.7% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 45% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 14% | 5.9% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 66.5% | 60.1% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -21.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 73.6% | 69% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 8.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 68.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 22% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 1.8% | -17.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxley Lane was 191.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.0% higher than the Purley & Woodcote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foxley Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Purley & Woodcote and the 149th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Verdun Heights, 14 - 16 Foxley Lane, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-08-12 | £404,324 |
| Flat 22 Verdun Heights, 14 - 16 Foxley Lane, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2023-10-31 | £326,708 |
| Flat 9 Verdun Heights, 14 - 16 Foxley Lane, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-12-16 | £408,101 |
| Flat 18 Verdun Heights, 14 - 16 Foxley Lane, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-09-30 | £446,146 |
| Flat 6 Verdun Heights, 14 - 16 Foxley Lane, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-09-30 | £307,345 |
CR8 3ER 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR8 3ER area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 139 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 683 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 | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington Primary Academy Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9JN | 1out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,183 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 | 4,489 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 | 347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Params | 18 Foxley Lane, Purley | 13 yd | |
| Raj Of Purley | 7 Russell Parade, Russell Hill Road | 272 yd | |
| The Gurkha Naan | 11 Russell Parade, Russell Hill Road | 272 yd | |
| Zero Quattro | 4 Russell Hill Road, Purley | 312 yd | |
| 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse | 6 - 8 Russell Hill Road, Purley | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foxley Hatch | Russell Hill Parade, Russell Hill Road | 272 yd | |
| Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree | 908 Brighton Road, Purley | 410 yd | |
| Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 435 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 435 yd | |
| Whispers Bar | 5 High Street, Purley | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan | 10 Russell Parade, Russell Hill Road | 272 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18 Russell Hill Road, Purley | 312 yd | |
| Kravez Patisserie | 2 Russell Parade, Russell Hill Road | 323 yd | |
| Rooster Chicken & Fish | 926 Brighton Road, Purley | 410 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken And Pizza | 921-923 Brighton Road, Purley | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 8 Purley Road, Purley | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas More Catholic School RUSSELL HILL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Purley Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| St David'S School WOODCOTE VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 522 yd |
| Thomas More Catholic School Playing Fields Highfield Road | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Christ Church Hall BRIGHTON ROAD | 839 yd | |
| Dynamics Health & Fitness (Closed) 112A 112A Brighton Road | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| The John Fisher School Sports Ground Plough Lane | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Cumnor House School Sports Ground CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PAMPISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.