Weall Close is in Purley and in Croydon district. CR8 4YN is located in the Purley & Woodcote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Weall Close, Purley, CR8 4YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 4JJ, CR8 4EY, CR8 4LB, CR8 4JF, CR8 4AB, CR8 4LR, CR8 4LF, CR8 4DB, CR8 4EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR8 4YN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 47.5% | 48.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 51.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 4YN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 26.9% | 28.7% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 59% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 58.4% | 56.9% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 33.3% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 5.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 48.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.6% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.7% | 20.3% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 17.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 71.8% | 54.1% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -27.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 81% | 72.7% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 73.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 22.9% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 0.3% | -14.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 16.9% | 1.7% | 15.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weall Close was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Weall Close has the 34th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 324th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Weall Close, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £865,250 | 2021-06-25 | £871,070 |
| 3 Weall Close, Purley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 1995-09-01 | £715,174 |
CR8 4YN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 2,528 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 | 741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Infant and Nursery School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Junior School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,103 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,446 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 | 477 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 692 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge School 11 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi Fish & Chips & Chinese Takeaway | 17 Old Lodge Lane, Purley | 324 yd | |
| Consensus Caring Homes Group | Residential Care Home, 47 Brighton Road | 499 yd | |
| P.A.C.E. | Hall, 119 Lansdowne Road | 645 yd | |
| Purley View Nursing Home | 20 Brighton Road, Purley | 827 yd | |
| Lord Roberts On The Green | 19 Upper Woodcote Village, Purley | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 1,008 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road | 1,008 yd | |
| The Foxley Hatch | Russell Hill Parade, Russell Hill Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Whispers Bar | 5 High Street, Purley | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Kebab | 110 Brighton Road, Purley | 215 yd | |
| Taya Oriental | 86 Brighton Road, Purley | 283 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 82 Brighton Road, Purley | 283 yd | |
| Taya Sushi | 86 Brighton Road, Purley | 283 yd | |
| Purley Dragon | 84 Brighton Road, Purley | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 8 Purley Road, Purley | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamics Health & Fitness (Closed) 112A 112A Brighton Road | health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| St David'S School WOODCOTE VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 473 yd |
| Beaumont Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Lodge School (Closed) Woodcote Lane | swimming pool | 958 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.