Brighton Road is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 4DA 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 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 4HD, CR8 4JA, CR8 4LA, CR8 4BS, CR8 4DB, CR8 2LJ, CR8 4JF, CR8 2PB, CR8 3AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR8 4DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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% | 53% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48% | 47% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR8 4DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 42.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 40.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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%) 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 | 41.5% | 49.2% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 36.8% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 9.8% | -7.7% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 22.8% | 18.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 9.2% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.8% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 41.7% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 6.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.1% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 7% | 10% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 66.1% | 52.1% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -29.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 72.8% | 62.2% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 11.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 62% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 21.7% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 4.3% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.8% | 37.2% | -17.4% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.2% | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brighton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Coulsdon Town average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80A Brighton Road, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2024-03-01 | £183,376 |
| 80A Brighton Road, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2024-03-01 | £171,219 |
| Flat 1 92A Brighton Road, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2022-12-02 | £279,975 |
| Flat 7 92 - 98 Brighton Road, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-01-14 | £218,855 |
| 92 Brighton Road, Purley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,879,301 | 2020-08-07 | £1,916,556 |
CR8 4DA 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 2,655 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 | 5,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus Caring Homes Group | Residential Care Home, 47 Brighton Road | 239 yd | |
| Choi Fish & Chips & Chinese Takeaway | 17 Old Lodge Lane, Purley | 294 yd | |
| P.A.C.E. | Hall, 119 Lansdowne Road | 375 yd | |
| Purley View Nursing Home | 20 Brighton Road, Purley | 614 yd | |
| Costa @ Tesco | 8 Purley Road, Purley | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 779 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 779 yd | |
| The Foxley Hatch | Russell Hill Parade, Russell Hill Road | 837 yd | |
| Whispers Bar | 5 High Street, Purley | 849 yd | |
| Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree | 908 Brighton Road, Purley | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taya Oriental | 86 Brighton Road, Purley | 2 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 82 Brighton Road, Purley | 2 yd | |
| Taya Sushi | 86 Brighton Road, Purley | 2 yd | |
| Purley Dragon | 84 Brighton Road, Purley | 2 yd | |
| Berlin Kebab | 110 Brighton Road, Purley | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 8 Purley Road, Purley | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamics Health & Fitness (Closed) 112A 112A Brighton Road | health and fitness suite | 135 yd |
| St David'S School WOODCOTE VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 480 yd |
| Beaumont Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Purley Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 943 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 | 74.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 74.1% |
| 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 | 25.9% |
| Median download speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.