CR5 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Reddown Road, 1.2km from Coulsdon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Coulsdon Town ward and the Croydon South constituency.
For serious buyers, CR5 1AL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k, down 7.7% year-on-year. 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00005057 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDDOWN ROAD, CR5 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDDOWN ROAD, CR5 1AL.
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40
£ 66,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1AL 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 1AL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £510k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR5 1AL. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 400,000
11 sales · Mean £ 376,954
Semi-Detached
£ 575,500
8 sales · Mean £ 624,500
Terraced
£ 595,000
3 sales · Mean £ 601,500
Detached
£ 640,000
3 sales · Mean £ 749,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1AL has low crime rates — 11 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
2 nearby- The Full Monty Cafe0.1 km
- Poppy Cafe At Coulsdon Memorial Park0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coulsdon South0.7 km
- Woodmansterne0.8 km
- Coulsdon Town1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51AL · Data under Open Government Licence