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Langham Dene is in Kenley and in Croydon district. CR8 5BX 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 Langham Dene, Kenley, CR8 5BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CR8 5LS, CR8 5LX, CR8 2HL, CR8 5LZ, CR8 5LR, CR8 5LY, CR8 5LH, CR8 4AJ, CR8 2HS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR8 5BX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49%49.2%0.2% 51.0% -1.8%
Male51%50.8%-0.2% 49.0% 1.8%

Partnership Status

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 5BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27.8%29.1%1.3% 37.9% -8.8%
Married: Opposite sex58.4%60.6%2.2% 44.2% 16.4%
Separated0.8%0.4%-0.4% 2.2% -1.8%
Divorced5.7%4.8%-0.9% 9.1% -4.3%
Widowed7.3%5.2%-2.1% 6.1% -0.9%

Health

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 (93.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.9%61.4%7.5% 48.4% 13.0%
Good health38.9%32.3%-6.6% 33.6% -1.3%
Fair health5.9%4.7%-1.2% 12.7% -8.0%
Bad health1%1.3%0.3% 4.0% -2.7%
Very bad health0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around CR8 5BX this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 58.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.5%9.2%2.7% 18.2% -9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.4%3.2%-8.2% 9.6% -6.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19.2%10%-9.2% 13.4% -3.4%
Apprenticeship1.6%4%2.4% 5.3% -1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.4%12.4%3.0% 16.9% -4.5%
Degree or Similar46.9%58.8%11.9% 33.8% 25.0%
Other4.9%2.4%-2.5% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.9%1.9% 1.1% 0.8%
Chinese1.3%0.9%-0.4% 0.7% 0.2%
Indian11.8%14.7%2.9% 3.1% 11.6%
Pakistani1%4.7%3.7% 2.7% 2.0%
Other Asian1.3%0.9%-0.4% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African4.2%4.7%0.5% 2.5% 2.2%
Black Caribbean1.3%1.6%0.3% 1.0% 0.6%
Other Black1%0.6%-0.4% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%1.9%0.6% 0.8% 1.1%
Mixed White and African1.3%0.6%-0.7% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.9%2.2%-0.7% 0.9% 1.3%
Mixed Other2%2.5%0.5% 0.8% 1.7%
White70.3%61.4%-8.9% 81.4% -20.0%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.6% 0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83.3%79.4%-3.9% 83.2% -3.8%
European Union2%3.4%1.4% 6.1% -2.7%
Rest of Europe0%1.2%1.2% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa7.8%6.2%-1.6% 2.7% 3.5%
Middle East and Asia5.2%7.5%2.3% 5.6% 1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%1.6%0.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Oceania0.7%0.6%-0.1% 0.3% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK82%79.9%-2.1% 83.2% -3.3%
10+ Years0%18.5%18.5% 9.8% 8.7%
5-10 Years1%1.3%0.3% 2.9% -1.6%
2-5 Years1.6%0.3%-1.3% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years15.4%0%-15.4% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.3% 76.7% 17.6%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Other EU countries1.3% 1.5% -0.2%
Other Europe0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held1.9% 13.5% -11.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion23.8% 37.2% -13.4%
Christian45.1% 46.2% -1.1%
Buddhist1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Hindu10.3% 1.7% 8.6%
Muslim9.1% 6.5% 2.6%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other religion2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Not answered7.2% 6.0% 1.2%

Safety

Is Langham Dene Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langham Dene was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Langham Dene has the 12th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 88th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 121.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£59,100
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CR8 5BX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Langham Dene are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Croydon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Langham Dene, Kenley, CR8 5BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for CR8 5BX

Average Price
£802,271
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£802,271
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Langham Dene

Average Price
£782,043
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£782,043
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Langham DeneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
7 Langham Dene, Kenley, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£790,0002023-01-06 £711,790
9 Langham Dene, Kenley, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£775,0002022-04-07 £740,483
6 Langham Dene, Kenley, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£575,0002019-10-18 £607,356
11 Langham Dene, Kenley, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£560,0002016-12-15 £599,952
14 Langham Dene, Kenley, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£615,0002016-02-12 £708,587
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CR8 5BX

Employment

CR8 5BX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee100
Retired39
Self-Employed38
Part-Time Employee33
Looking after home or family13
Student (economically inactive)11
Other7
Unemployed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities28
Human health and social work activities25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Financial and insurance activities15
Education13
Information and communication12
Construction11
Other10
Administrative and support service activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Manufacturing5
Transport and storage5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Real estate activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Purley Nursery School
58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE
4out of 4 2,135 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beaumont Primary School
Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN
4out of 4 696 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF
4out of 4 928 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
The Hayes Primary School
Hayes Lane , CR8 5JN
3out of 4 984 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
New Valley Primary School
New Valley Primary School , Purley CR8 4AZ
3out of 4 1,040 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Byron
St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE
4out of 4 1,610 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Honister Heights , CR8 1EX
4out of 4 2,065 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Woodcote High School
Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH
3out of 4 2,125 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Thomas More Catholic School
Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP
3out of 4 2,481 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Coulsdon
Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES
3out of 4 2,891 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The John Fisher School
Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP
3out of 4 2,989 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Nicholas School
Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS
3out of 4 746 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
St David's School
23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL
- not rated 1,788 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Cumnor House School
1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB
- not rated 2,583 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Laleham Lea School
29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ
- not rated 2,778 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Cumnor House School
168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA
- not rated 3,021 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Reedham Park Tennis ClubOld Lodge Lane, Purley420 yd
Hill House Nursing Home50 Park Road, Kenley454 yd
Griffins Breakfast/Afterschool Club At Beaumont PrimaryBeaumont Primary School, Old Lodge Lane601 yd
Dhabagrillz40 Godstone Road, Kenley814 yd
Top Cafe8 Godstone Road, Kenley814 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rafa Portcullis ClubR A F A Portcullis Club, Kenley Aerodrom, Victor Beamish Avenue184 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Perfect Kebab22 Godstone Road, Kenley814 yd
Hot Wok38 Godstone Road, Kenley814 yd
Kenley House Chinese Takeaway2 Station Approach, Hayes Lane952 yd
Chicken World74 Godstone Road, Kenley1,011 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-Operative Food60 Godstone Road, Kenley969 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Reedham Park
Lodge Hill
tennis courts323 yd
Higher Drive Recreation Ground
DENSHAM DRIVE
tennis courts369 yd
Kenley Sports Club
LITTLE ROKE ROAD
grass pitches763 yd
Beaumont Primary School
OLD LODGE LANE
grass pitches823 yd
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
LITTLE ROKE ROAD
grass pitches834 yd
New Valley Primary School
OLD LODGE LANE
grass pitches982 yd
Coulsdon Manor Hotel & Golf Club
COULSDON COURT ROAD
golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts1,044 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed76.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed184.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.