The Ridge, Purley, CR8 3PF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR8 3PF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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	51%	52.6%	1.6%	51.0%	1.6%
Male	49%	47.4%	-1.6%	49.0%	-1.6%

Partnership Status

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 3PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.1% 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	23.3%	16.7%	-6.6%	37.9%	-21.2%
Married: Opposite sex	66.4%	70.1%	3.7%	44.2%	25.9%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	2.6%	2.7%	0.1%	9.1%	-6.4%
Widowed	5.2%	9%	3.8%	6.1%	2.9%

Health

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 (85.4%) 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	51%	45.1%	-5.9%	48.4%	-3.3%
Good health	38.8%	40.3%	1.5%	33.6%	6.7%
Fair health	8%	10.3%	2.3%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	2.3%	2.8%	0.5%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 3PF this area, 8.6% 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 52.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.9%	8.6%	-4.3%	18.2%	-9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.3%	7.2%	-0.1%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	11.7%	-7.3%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	0.4%	3.6%	3.2%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.8%	14%	6.2%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	48.3%	52.7%	4.4%	33.8%	18.9%
Other	4.3%	2.3%	-2.0%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%	1.6%	1.6%	1.1%	0.5%
Chinese	0.8%	3.2%	2.4%	0.7%	2.5%
Indian	12.5%	17.4%	4.9%	3.1%	14.3%
Pakistani	4.2%	2.4%	-1.8%	2.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	8.4%	8.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	6.7%
Black African	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
White	70.3%	60.1%	-10.2%	81.4%	-21.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Arab	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Other	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.3%	75.1%	-3.2%	83.2%	-8.1%
European Union	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	5.3%	7.9%	2.6%	2.7%	5.2%
Middle East and Asia	12.5%	11.9%	-0.6%	5.6%	6.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	2.8%	1.7%	1.3%	1.5%
Oceania	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	76.8%	75.1%	-1.7%	83.2%	-8.1%
10+ Years	0.8%	22.5%	21.7%	9.8%	12.7%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	4.9%	0.8%	-4.1%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	17.5%	0%	-17.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.9%	76.7%	18.2%
France	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	2%	13.5%	-11.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.3%	37.2%	-14.9%
Christian	43%	46.2%	-3.2%
Buddhist	4.4%	0.5%	3.9%
Hindu	15.9%	1.7%	14.2%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	9.6%	6.5%	3.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is The Ridge Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridge was 103.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% higher than the Purley & Woodcote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Ridge has the 13th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Purley & Woodcote and the 382nd highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£61,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in CR8 3PF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Ridge are based on 26 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sutton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Ridge, Purley, CR8 3PF

Estimated Average Property Prices for CR8 3PF

Average Price
£1,159,341

Semi-Detached
£736,486

Terraced
£1,353,029

Detached
£1,268,012

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Ridge

Average Price
£1,356,257

Semi-Detached
£753,002

Terraced
£1,373,550

Detached
£1,407,962

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The RidgeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 The Ridge, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£1,125,000	2018-05-04	£1,342,251
9 The Ridge, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£965,000	2014-06-25	£1,542,092
15 The Ridge, Purley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£840,000	2014-06-03	£1,373,550
45 The Ridge, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2009-02-27	£1,052,887
13 The Ridge, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£499,950	2006-05-25	£1,143,754

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CR8 3PF

Employment

CR8 3PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	57
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	17
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Financial and insurance activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Education	12
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Other	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE	4out of 4	2,108 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP	3out of 4	4,951 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF	4out of 4	5,078 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wallington Primary Academy Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9JN	1out of 4	1,159 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Foresters Primary School Redford Avenue , SM6 9DP	3out of 4	1,322 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU	- not rated	1,558 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP	3out of 4	1,574 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Elphege's RC Junior School Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9HY	4out of 4	1,624 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP	3out of 4	527 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH	3out of 4	685 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP	3out of 4	1,574 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH	3out of 4	1,803 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW	4out of 4	1,896 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX	- not rated	4,817 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ	- not rated	651 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB	- not rated	823 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL	- not rated	1,639 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR	4out of 4	1,934 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD	- not rated	2,211 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lucy's Kitchen@Ltd	Purley Sports Club, The Ridge	1 yd
Purley Sports Club	The Ridge, Purley	2 yd
Thomas Franks Catering @ Cumnor House Nursery Purley	Cumnor House Nursery School, 13 Woodcote Lane	915 yd
Waterfall Cafe - Dobbies Woodcote Green	Woodcote Green Nursery, 4A Woodmansterne Lane	994 yd
Terrace Restaurant - Dobbies Woodcote Green	Woodcote Green Nursery, 4A Woodmansterne Lane	994 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wallington Village Fish & Chips	3 Mollison Square, Wallington		1,087 yd
Koleey	2 Mollison Square, Wallington		1,087 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Purley Sports Club THE RIDGE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	173 yd
The John Fisher School PEAKS HILL	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	374 yd
Wallington High School For Girls WOODCOTE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	824 yd
Lodge School (Closed) Woodcote Lane	swimming pool	920 yd
Roundshaw Park Foresters Drive	grass pitches, tennis courts	945 yd
The John Fisher School Sports Ground Plough Lane	grass pitches	1,034 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	91.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CR8 3PF