Upper Woodcote Village is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 3HE 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 Upper Woodcote Village, Purley, CR8 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 3BF, CR8 3HF, CR8 3BN, CR8 3DF, CR8 3DB, CR8 4LQ, CR8 3DD, CR8 4LN, CR8 4NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR8 3HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% 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 | 25.5% | 26.2% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 63.4% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 52.4% | 64.8% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 19.4% | -11.9% | 33.6% | -14.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 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.
In the area around CR8 3HE this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 7.6% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 10.4% | -4.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 60.6% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 26.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% 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 | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 11.3% | 21.6% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 18.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 7.2% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72.4% | 56.4% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 73.9% 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 | 76.8% | 73.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 10.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 74.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 22.3% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 1.3% | -19.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 14.5% | 1.7% | 12.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Woodcote Village was 55.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Woodcote Village has the 29th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 384th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Patch, 12 Upper Woodcote Village, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,307,500 | 2022-03-31 | £1,289,360 |
| 10 Upper Woodcote Village, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2022-01-13 | £1,910,638 |
| 9 Upper Woodcote Village, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,670,000 | 2021-11-29 | £1,609,077 |
| 1A Upper Woodcote Village, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2021-03-19 | £968,331 |
| 3 Upper Woodcote Village, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-08-11 | £792,906 |
CR8 3HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 3HE 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote Infant and Nursery School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Junior School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | - not rated | 474 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,625 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 5,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge School 11 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Downside School Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downside Lodge Preparatory School 158 Foxley Lane , CR8 3NF | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Roberts On The Green | 19 Upper Woodcote Village, Purley | 114 yd | |
| Thomas Franks Catering @ Cumnor House Nursery Purley | Cumnor House Nursery School, 13 Woodcote Lane | 455 yd | |
| Woodcote Care Home | 100 Woodcote Grove Road, Coulsdon | 505 yd | |
| Oregon Care | Callum House, 26 The Drive | 950 yd | |
| Choi Fish & Chips & Chinese Takeaway | 17 Old Lodge Lane, Purley | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Kebab | 110 Brighton Road, Purley | 987 yd | |
| Taya Oriental | 86 Brighton Road, Purley | 1,060 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 82 Brighton Road, Purley | 1,060 yd | |
| Taya Sushi | 86 Brighton Road, Purley | 1,060 yd | |
| Purley Dragon | 84 Brighton Road, Purley | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge School (Closed) Woodcote Lane | swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Woodcote High School MEADOW RISE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| St David'S School WOODCOTE VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 945 yd |
| Dynamics Health & Fitness (Closed) 112A 112A Brighton Road | health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 387.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.