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.
MOORSOM WAY, CR5 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORSOM WAY, CR5 1AG.
334
42
£ 66,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Smitham Primary School
Oasis Academy Byron
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Chipstead Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Frames Sports Bar0.9 km
- Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Best Save Food & Wine Store0.9 km
- Thirstywork0.9 km
- Roomium1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CR51AG · Data under Open Government Licence