Welcomes Road is in Kenley and in Croydon district. CR8 5HA 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 Welcomes Road, Kenley, CR8 5HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 5JB, CR8 5HD, CR8 5EB, CR8 5SH, CR8 5EA, CR8 5DD, CR8 5DP, CR8 5JU, CR8 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR8 5HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents 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 | 52.2% | 54.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 31.3% | 36% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 48.1% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 53.8% | 53.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.6% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around CR8 5HA this area, 9.7% 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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 7.6% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 9.4% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 51.4% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 70.8% | 63.9% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 81.7% | 81.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 80.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 0.3% | -15.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welcomes Road was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Welcomes Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 250th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Welcomes Road, Kenley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £807,500 | 2023-11-23 | £784,754 |
| 73 Welcomes Road, Kenley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-03-03 | £867,770 |
| Flat 7 57 Welcomes Road, Kenley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-06-16 | £404,703 |
| Flat 1 57 Welcomes Road, Kenley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-06-16 | £385,432 |
| Flat 2 57 Welcomes Road, Kenley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-06-16 | £366,160 |
CR8 5HA 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,743 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 | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Valley Primary School New Valley Primary School , Purley CR8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 3,204 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 | 1,695 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 3,355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 3,498 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | 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 | 534 yd | |
| Smokin' Grill Steakhouse | 68-70 Godstone Road, Kenley | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenley House Chinese Takeaway | 2 Station Approach, Hayes Lane | 782 yd | |
| Chicken World | 74 Godstone Road, Kenley | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 60 Godstone Road, Kenley | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Kenley Sports Club LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| New Valley Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 67.5% |
| 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 | 15.0% |
| Median download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.