Station Approach is in Kenley and in Croydon district. CR8 5JD 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 Station Approach, Kenley, CR8 5JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 5JS, CR8 5AA, CR8 5JA, CR8 5GZ, CR8 5DF, CR8 5DE, CR8 5AB, CR8 5DA, CR8 5GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR8 5JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 48.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 40.3% | 53.8% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 29.6% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 8.1% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 55.1% | 54.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 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.
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% | 10.8% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 9.3% | -12.2% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 46.7% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.5% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% 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 | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 69.5% | 62% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 70.1% 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% | 70.1% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 10.6% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 69.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 20.3% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 1.1% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 3.7% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Approach was 306.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 426.8% higher than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Station Approach has the highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 72nd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 163.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1C Station Approach, Kenley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-29 | £251,409 |
| 1B Station Approach, Kenley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2015-07-09 | £264,620 |
| 1C Station Approach, Kenley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,950 | 2014-08-27 | £264,383 |
| 1C Station Approach, Kenley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-05-30 | £265,417 |
| 1C Station Approach, Kenley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2003-07-25 | £235,081 |
CR8 5JD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 3,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | - not rated | 158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roke Primary School 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | - not rated | 158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayes Primary School Hayes Lane , CR8 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Valley Primary School New Valley Primary School , Purley CR8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,816 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 4,859 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 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithe Pit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 5,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Independent School Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Purley Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 61 yd | |
| Dhabagrillz | 40 Godstone Road, Kenley | 622 yd | |
| Top Cafe | 8 Godstone Road, Kenley | 622 yd | |
| Hill House Nursing Home | 50 Park Road, Kenley | 682 yd | |
| Marmaris Cafe | 75 Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafa Portcullis Club | R A F A Portcullis Club, Kenley Aerodrom, Victor Beamish Avenue | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenley House Chinese Takeaway | 2 Station Approach, Hayes Lane | 2 yd | |
| Chicken World | 74 Godstone Road, Kenley | 61 yd | |
| Perfect Kebab | 22 Godstone Road, Kenley | 622 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 38 Godstone Road, Kenley | 622 yd | |
| King Fish Bar | 71B Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 60 Godstone Road, Kenley | 26 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 157 yd |
| Kenley Sports Club LITTLE ROKE ROAD | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| St Edmunds Church Hall Mitchley Avenue | 814 yd | |
| Riddlesdown Lawn Tennis Club LOWER BARN ROAD | tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Higher Drive Recreation Ground DENSHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 929 yd |
| Riddlesdown High School DUNMAIL DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,020 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.