Devon Close is in Kenley and in Croydon district. CR8 5BB 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 Devon Close, Kenley, CR8 5BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 5BP, CR8 5BN, CR8 5BS, CR8 5BJ, CR8 5BH, CR8 5BL, CR8 5GX, CR8 5BF, CR8 5BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR8 5BB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 52.8% | 57.4% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 42.6% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 5BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 50.4% | 51.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 34.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 51.5% | 52.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 17.5% | 15.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.1% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 18.2% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 23.6% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 27.9% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 79.7% | 70.1% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 86.7% | 84% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 86.4% | 83.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 13.5% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.8% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devon Close was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% higher than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Devon Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 508th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.7%.
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 Devon Close, Kenley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-07-12 | £332,500 |
| 11 Devon Close, Kenley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-06-28 | £328,130 |
| 6 Devon Close, Kenley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-08-04 | £366,492 |
| 12 Devon Close, Kenley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2013-07-30 | £345,455 |
| 10 Devon Close, Kenley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2012-03-23 | £361,846 |
CR8 5BB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | - not rated | 408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whyteleafe Primary School Whyteleafe Hill , CR3 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atwood Primary Academy Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamsey Green Primary Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9AN | 2out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 3,552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whyteleafe Free Church | Whyteleafe United Free Church, 157a Godstone Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 100-108 Godstone Road | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenley Primary School NEW BARN LANE | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Riddlesdown High School DUNMAIL DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Warlingham School WARLINGHAM SCHOOL WARLINGHAM SCHOOL TITHEPIT SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,075 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.