Musgrove Close is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 4ES is located in the Purley & Woodcote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 2009-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Musgrove Close, Purley, CR8 4ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 4DE, CR8 4HE, CR8 4HA, CR8 4DG, CR8 4DJ, CR8 4HS, CR8 4EE, CR8 4EX, CR8 4AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR8 4ES, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 56.2% | 55.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 43.8% | 44.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR8 4ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 42.2% | 44.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 35.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 48.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 16.6% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 37% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 10% | 3.4% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 61.2% | 54% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 73.9% | 69.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.9% | 69.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 20.1% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 3.8% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Musgrove Close was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% higher than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Musgrove Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 355th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14A Musgrove Close, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-08-07 | £185,639 |
| 7 Musgrove Close, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-12-02 | £282,824 |
| 4 Musgrove Close, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-01-07 | £270,827 |
| 14A Musgrove Close, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2019-01-31 | £192,312 |
| 7A Musgrove Close, Purley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-09-16 | £151,761 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 2,412 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 | 347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Junior School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Infant and Nursery School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 131 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 333 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Purley Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 1,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi Fish & Chips & Chinese Takeaway | 17 Old Lodge Lane, Purley | 155 yd | |
| Griffins Breakfast/Afterschool Club At Beaumont Primary | Beaumont Primary School, Old Lodge Lane | 597 yd | |
| Consensus Caring Homes Group | Residential Care Home, 47 Brighton Road | 663 yd | |
| Oregon Care | Callum House, 26 The Drive | 713 yd | |
| P.A.C.E. | Hall, 119 Lansdowne Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafa Portcullis Club | R A F A Portcullis Club, Kenley Aerodrom, Victor Beamish Avenue | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Kebab | 110 Brighton Road, Purley | 318 yd | |
| Taya Oriental | 86 Brighton Road, Purley | 450 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 82 Brighton Road, Purley | 450 yd | |
| Taya Sushi | 86 Brighton Road, Purley | 450 yd | |
| Purley Dragon | 84 Brighton Road, Purley | 450 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Dynamics Health & Fitness (Closed) 112A 112A Brighton Road | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| St David'S School WOODCOTE VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 869 yd |
| Higher Drive Recreation Ground DENSHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 954 yd |
| Reedham Park Lodge Hill | tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.