Plough Lane is in Purley and in Sutton district. CR8 3QL is located in the South Beddington & Roundshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plough Lane, Purley, CR8 3QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 9LH, SM6 9LE, SM6 9LF, SM6 9NA, CR8 3QX, CR8 3QJ, CR8 3QS, SM6 9NL, CR8 3QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR8 3QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 52.3% | 52.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 3QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 29.2% | 32% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 58.7% | 6.4% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 51.4% | 54.6% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 30.3% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 13.2% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 7.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 47.9% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 15.2% | 21.3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 18.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 61.7% | 46.6% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -34.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 68.7% 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 | 76.6% | 68.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 16.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 68.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 28.2% | 27.9% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 0% | -23.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.6% | 37.2% | -20.6% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 19.7% | 1.7% | 18.0% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plough Lane was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Purley & Woodcote average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Plough Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Purley & Woodcote and the 155th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Plough Lane, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2025-10-03 | £975,000 |
| 63 Plough Lane, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-06-22 | £964,327 |
| 43 Plough Lane, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2020-02-20 | £1,007,947 |
| 61 Plough Lane, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2017-08-03 | £835,833 |
| 57 Plough Lane, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2012-04-27 | £943,056 |
CR8 3QL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 3QL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,951 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 | 354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphege's RC Junior School Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9HY | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphege's RC Infants' School Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9HY | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foresters Primary School Redford Avenue , SM6 9DP | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 699 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington Family Hub | The Phoenix Centre, Mollison Drive | 684 yd | |
| The Beehive Cafe | The Phoenix Centre, Mollison Drive | 684 yd | |
| St Paul's Lunch Club | St Pauls Ecumenical Church, Mollison Drive | 709 yd | |
| Lucy's Kitchen@Ltd | Purley Sports Club, The Ridge | 991 yd | |
| Purley Sports Club | The Ridge, Purley | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing | 39 Vanguard Way, Wallington | 572 yd | |
| Wallington Village Fish & Chips | 3 Mollison Square, Wallington | 762 yd | |
| Koleey | 2 Mollison Square, Wallington | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The John Fisher School Sports Ground Plough Lane | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| The John Fisher School PEAKS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Roundshaw Open Spaces Hannibal Way | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| The Phoenix Centre MOLLISON DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Roundshaw Park Foresters Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Thomas More Catholic School RUSSELL HILL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Thomas More Catholic School Playing Fields Highfield Road | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Croydon) IMPERIAL WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| Croygas Sports Club MOLLISON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,007 yd |
| Foresters Primary School REDFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.