Hayes Lane is in Kenley and in Croydon district. CR8 5JN 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 Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR8 5JP, CR8 5LP, CR8 5JR, CR8 5FG, CR8 5JL, CR8 5HP, CR8 5JT, CR8 5LU, CR8 5JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR8 5JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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 | 23.5% | 24% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 57.7% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 10.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 50% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 30% | 34.9% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 8.8% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 14.4% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 13.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 38.5% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 83.6% | 70.2% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 83.6% | 77.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 10% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 77.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.7% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 0.6% | -13.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hayes Lane was 18.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the Kenley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hayes Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley and the 77th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Hayes Lane, Kenley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2013-03-28 | £608,994 |
| 96 Hayes Lane, Kenley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 1996-11-08 | £624,844 |
| 96 Hayes Lane, Kenley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 1996-06-27 | £630,000 |
CR8 5JN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 5JN 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 5JN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,876 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 | 176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Valley Primary School New Valley Primary School , Purley CR8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 1,492 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 | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 3,267 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 | 1,550 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 544 yd | |
| Reedham Park Tennis Club | Old Lodge Lane, Purley | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafa Portcullis Club | R A F A Portcullis Club, Kenley Aerodrom, Victor Beamish Avenue | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Valley Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Reedham Park Lodge Hill | tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Coulsdon Manor Hotel & Golf Club COULSDON COURT ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,089 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.