CR5 1AE is a sought-after residential area on Downs Road, 1.3km from Coulsdon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Coulsdon Town ward and the Croydon South constituency.
For serious buyers, CR5 1AE is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £542k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CR5 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00005068 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNS ROAD, CR5 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS ROAD, CR5 1AE.
334
42
£ 66,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CR5 1AE's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £542k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR5 1AE. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 675,500
1 sales · Mean £ 675,500
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1AE has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Smitham Primary School
Oasis Academy Byron
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Full Monty Cafe0.4 km
- Poppy Cafe At Coulsdon Memorial Park0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coulsdon South0.9 km
- Woodmansterne1.0 km
- Coulsdon Town1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51AE · Data under Open Government Licence