Uplands Road is in Kenley and in Croydon district. CR8 5EF 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 Uplands Road, Kenley, CR8 5EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 5EE, CR8 5EZ, CR8 5EN, CR8 5HY, CR8 5EH, CR8 5HS, CR8 5EX, CR8 5HN, CR8 5HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR8 5EF 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 | 51.8% | 48.5% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.5% | 3.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CR8 5EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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 | 18.2% | 22.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 61.1% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 12% | 9.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 53.2% | 50.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 34.1% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 12.2% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 6.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 11.2% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 46.4% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 80.3% | 73.4% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 84.1% | 79.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 11.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 80% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 0.3% | -12.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Uplands Road was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Uplands Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 40th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28A Uplands Road, Kenley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2024-04-18 | £917,609 |
| 10 Uplands Road, Kenley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-10-10 | £1,243,177 |
| 24 Uplands Road, Kenley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2021-08-27 | £798,007 |
| 4 Uplands Road, Kenley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-06-30 | £754,204 |
| 40 Uplands Road, Kenley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2019-11-06 | £646,674 |
CR8 5EF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR8 5EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 3,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayes Primary School Hayes Lane , CR8 5JN | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Valley Primary School New Valley Primary School , Purley CR8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,076 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 3,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill House Nursing Home | 50 Park Road, Kenley | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattenden Arms | Old Lodge Lane, Kenley | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Valley Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 873 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 | 95.7% |
| 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 | 4.3% |
| Median download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.