Somerton Close is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 4BA is located in the Kenley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somerton Close, Purley, CR8 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 4BL, CR8 4AW, CR8 4BN, CR8 4BB, CR8 4BF, CR8 4BE, CR8 4AN, CR8 4BH, CR8 4BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR8 4BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 49.7% | 53.7% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 46.3% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 4BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 28.6% | 33.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 55.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 51.7% | 55.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.6% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4BA this area, 9.3% 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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 9.3% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 44.9% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 10.2% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 69.4% | 57.6% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 86.4% | 81.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 81.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 0.2% | -11.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerton Close was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% lower than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Somerton Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 354th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Somerton Close, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-08-02 | £552,626 |
| 6 Somerton Close, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-05-03 | £488,321 |
| 14 Somerton Close, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-04-11 | £483,252 |
| 2 Somerton Close, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-09-11 | £528,377 |
| 5 Somerton Close, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2014-08-01 | £534,062 |
CR8 4BA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4BA 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,637 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 | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayes Primary School Hayes Lane , CR8 5JN | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 3,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 265 yd | |
| Hill House Nursing Home | 50 Park Road, Kenley | 585 yd | |
| Griffins Breakfast/Afterschool Club At Beaumont Primary | Beaumont Primary School, Old Lodge Lane | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafa Portcullis Club | R A F A Portcullis Club, Kenley Aerodrom, Victor Beamish Avenue | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reedham Park Lodge Hill | tennis courts | 449 yd |
| New Valley Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Coulsdon Manor Hotel & Golf Club COULSDON COURT ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Higher Drive Recreation Ground DENSHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 869 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.