Hartley Down is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 4ED 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 Hartley Down, Purley, CR8 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 4EJ, CR5 2JJ, CR8 4EB, CR5 2JD, CR8 4EG, CR8 4EH, CR5 2JQ, CR8 4EZ, CR5 2JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR8 4ED is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 45.7% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 54.3% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 4ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% 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 | 21.3% | 25.2% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.4% | 64.2% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 58.5% | 59.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 11.8% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 46.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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 | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 71.8% | 68.3% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 83.5% | 82% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 82% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 0.6% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartley Down was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Hartley Down has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 210th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Hartley Down, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2025-03-13 | £932,350 |
| 93 Hartley Down, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2024-12-18 | £701,112 |
| 73 Hartley Down, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-08-09 | £691,765 |
| 79 Hartley Down, Purley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2023-10-05 | £782,300 |
| 97 Hartley Down, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-12-13 | £802,605 |
CR8 4ED area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 4ED 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,491 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 | 807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Junior School St David's , CR5 2XE | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Infant School St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | - not rated | 1,147 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 | 5,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,144 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 | 695 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 776 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 892 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Independent School Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Purley Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 1,729 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Care | Callum House, 26 The Drive | 585 yd | |
| Mazu Restaurant | 105A Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 620 yd | |
| The Light Bar Caffe | 121 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 635 yd | |
| Flamingo Kebab House | 107 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 635 yd | |
| Lo Zafferano | 117 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Victoria Social Club | The Victoria Club, 11 Victoria Road | 755 yd | |
| The Pembroke, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 924 yd | |
| Rafa Portcullis Club | R A F A Portcullis Club, Kenley Aerodrom, Victor Beamish Avenue | 990 yd | |
| Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Chippy | 85 Stoats Nest Road, Coulsdon | 117 yd | |
| Desperados | 109 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 635 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 119 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 635 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | 143 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 751 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 126 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 696 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 919 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Manor Hotel & Golf Club COULSDON COURT ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Reedham Park Lodge Hill | tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Beaumont Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Coulsdon Memorial Ground COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND MARLPIT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,072 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.