Valley Road is in Kenley and in Croydon district. CR8 5BY 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 Valley Road, Kenley, CR8 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 5BU, CR8 5DN, CR8 5BQ, CR8 5BG, CR8 5BR, CR8 5BD, CR8 5BF, CR8 5BL, CR8 5DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR8 5BY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51.2% | 48.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 37.4% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 47.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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 | 46.7% | 49.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 37.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 8% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 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.
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 11.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 8.6% | -12.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 15.2% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 46.7% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.8% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 81.9% | 62.8% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 79.8% | 73.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 10% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 73.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 19.6% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0.7% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 329th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Valley Road, Kenley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-09-26 | £675,000 |
| 127 Valley Road, Kenley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-02-17 | £498,426 |
| 131 Valley Road, Kenley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-04-30 | £566,822 |
| 97 Valley Road, Kenley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-01-30 | £504,334 |
| 45 Valley Road, Kenley, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-06-16 | £275,581 |
CR8 5BY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
CR8 5BY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,117 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 | 676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayes Primary School Hayes Lane , CR8 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whyteleafe Primary School Whyteleafe Hill , CR3 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Valley Primary School New Valley Primary School , Purley CR8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 3,195 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 3,566 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokin' Grill Steakhouse | 68-70 Godstone Road, Kenley | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World | 74 Godstone Road, Kenley | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenley Primary School NEW BARN LANE | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Riddlesdown High School DUNMAIL DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 879 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.