Farm Lane is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 3PS 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 Farm Lane, Purley, CR8 3PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 3PW, CR8 3PJ, CR8 3NE, CR8 3PQ, CR8 3PX, CR8 3PP, CR8 3PG, CR8 3PU, CR8 3PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR8 3PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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 | 23.1% | 26.1% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 61.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 54.6% | 59.5% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 7.1% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 51.9% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 13.7% | 17.8% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 14.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 66.2% | 52.8% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 68.8% 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% | 68.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 14.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 74.1% | 69.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 28.2% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.2% | 0.7% | -22.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18% | 37.2% | -19.2% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 17.5% | 1.7% | 15.8% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Lane was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farm Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karridale Farm Lane, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2018-11-02 | £704,041 |
| Cornerway Farm Lane, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2016-08-31 | £788,048 |
| Orchard Cottage Farm Lane, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £481,000 | 2013-05-24 | £812,537 |
| The Croft Farm Lane, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £529,500 | 2004-09-03 | £1,057,821 |
| Cornerway Farm Lane, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2000-10-06 | £723,387 |
CR8 3PS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 3PS 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 5,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington Primary Academy Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9JN | 1out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foresters Primary School Redford Avenue , SM6 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 5,138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy's Kitchen@Ltd | Purley Sports Club, The Ridge | 340 yd | |
| Purley Sports Club | The Ridge, Purley | 341 yd | |
| Thomas Franks Catering @ Cumnor House Nursery Purley | Cumnor House Nursery School, 13 Woodcote Lane | 663 yd | |
| Blossoms | 51 Woodmansterne Lane, Wallington | 934 yd | |
| Waterfall Cafe - Dobbies Woodcote Green | Woodcote Green Nursery, 4A Woodmansterne Lane | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purley Sports Club THE RIDGE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 246 yd |
| The John Fisher School PEAKS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Lodge School (Closed) Woodcote Lane | swimming pool | 667 yd |
| Wallington High School For Girls WOODCOTE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 900 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.