Rowland Place is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 4AX is located in the Kenley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowland Place, Purley, CR8 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 4AQ, CR8 4AZ, CR8 4BX, CR8 4BR, CR8 4BY, CR8 4BQ, CR8 4BZ, CR8 4AP, CR8 4BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR8 4AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51% | 49.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 46.5% | 40.6% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 46.3% | 9.8% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 46.2% | 50.6% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 35.8% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 11.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 7.6% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 23.4% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 33.5% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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 | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 5% | 11.8% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 63.2% | 56.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 79.6% | 68.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 10.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 68.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 22.9% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 2.4% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowland Place was 51.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% lower than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rowland Place has the 18th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 347th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rowland Place, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2022-12-08 | £212,792 |
| 1 Rowland Place, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-06-20 | £288,122 |
| 12 Rowland Place, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-04-27 | £146,348 |
| 9 Rowland Place, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-07-30 | £254,984 |
| 11 Rowland Place, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2021-06-28 | £197,775 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR8 4AX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Valley Primary School New Valley Primary School , Purley CR8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 125 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wattenden Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4AZ | - not rated | 125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayes Primary School Hayes Lane , CR8 5JN | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 4,385 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Independent School Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Purley Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedham Park Tennis Club | Old Lodge Lane, Purley | 649 yd | |
| Old Coulsdon Bowling Club | Old Coulsdon Bowling And Social Club, 81 Coulsdon Road | 710 yd | |
| Hill House Nursing Home | 50 Park Road, Kenley | 974 yd | |
| The Aycorn Shoppe | 258 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 1,067 yd | |
| Curry Leaf Coulsdon | 256 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Valley Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 126 yd |
| Coulsdon Manor Hotel & Golf Club COULSDON COURT ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| Old Coulsdon Bowls Club Ltd COULSDON ROAD | indoor bowls | 754 yd |
| Reedham Park Lodge Hill | tennis courts | 860 yd |
| Oasis Academy Byron ST. DAVIDS | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Grange Park CANONS HILL | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.