Bourne Park Close is in Kenley and in Croydon district. CR8 5BS 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 Bourne Park Close, Kenley, CR8 5BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 5BJ, CR8 5BB, CR8 5BP, CR8 5BH, CR8 5BN, CR8 5BF, CR8 5BE, CR8 5BW, CR8 5BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR8 5BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 38.5% | 44.8% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 37.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 52% | 49.6% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 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 | 15.4% | 12.4% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 14.7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 18.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 22.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 24% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 73.8% | 69.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 85.2% | 84.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 84.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.5% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourne Park Close was 77.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% higher than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bourne Park Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 532nd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Bourne Park Close, Kenley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2024-07-24 | £413,803 |
| 28 Bourne Park Close, Kenley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-07-16 | £395,606 |
| Weighill Builders Bourne Park Close, Kenley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-07-31 | £330,963 |
| 20 Bourne Park Close, Kenley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £368,500 | 2016-12-14 | £420,172 |
| 22 Bourne Park Close, Kenley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2016-08-01 | £383,012 |
CR8 5BS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 4,971 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 | 2out of 4 | 262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | - not rated | 262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whyteleafe Primary School Whyteleafe Hill , CR3 0AA | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whyteleafe Primary School Whyteleafe Hill , CR3 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamsey Green Junior School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9AQ | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 3,575 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 3,919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | - not rated | 957 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithe Pit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,990 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 5,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown Secondary School 112 Orchard Road , Sanderstead CR2 9LQ | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olympus 112 Orchard Road , CR2 9LQ | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Independent School Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Purley Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 2,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whyteleafe Free Church | Whyteleafe United Free Church, 157a Godstone Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 100-108 Godstone Road | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenley Primary School NEW BARN LANE | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Riddlesdown High School DUNMAIL DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 952 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 | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.