Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

MOORSOM WAY, CR5 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORSOM WAY, CR5 1AG.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 66,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CR5 1AG 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR5 1AG combines high owner-occupation (94%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR5 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Moorsom Way, 1.0km from Coulsdon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Coulsdon Town ward and the Croydon South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR5, CR5 1AG offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00005068 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR5 1AG. 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

White / British74.6%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CR5 1AG has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Good216 pupils0.8 km
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Smitham Primary School

Good548 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Byron

Outstanding202 pupils0.9 km
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Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Outstanding205 pupils1.2 km
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Chipstead Valley Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bella Art Caffe0.8 km
  • The Full Monty Cafe0.3 km
  • Toriton Izakaya1.0 km
  • Goodlife Jerk Centre At Frames Sports Bar0.9 km
  • Mirch Masala0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Happy Swan Express1.0 km
  • Route 661.0 km
  • Sitaara Delight / Indian Brasserie1.0 km
  • Wok Inn Express0.9 km
  • Wood And Stone0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Frames Sports Bar0.9 km
  • Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Best Save Food & Wine Store0.9 km
  • Thirstywork0.9 km
  • Roomium1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coulsdon South0.4 km
  • Woodmansterne1.0 km
  • Coulsdon Town1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Coulsdon South Rail Station0.5 km