Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

REDDOWN ROAD, CR5 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDDOWN ROAD, CR5 1AN.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 66,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR5 1AN 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.

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CR5 1AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £376k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CR5 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Reddown Road, 0.8km 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 1AN offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k. 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00005070 (shared with 13 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 1AN. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.0%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 282,500

14 sales · Mean £ 271,428

Semi-Detached

£ 517,500

6 sales · Mean £ 505,583

Detached

£ 630,000

3 sales · Mean £ 597,666

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

CR5 1AN has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour28
Violence and sexual offences27
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft8
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Byron

Outstanding202 pupils0.8 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Good216 pupils0.9 km
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Smitham Primary School

Good548 pupils0.9 km
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Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Outstanding205 pupils1.2 km
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Chipstead Valley Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Barone0.9 km
  • Bella Art Caffe0.7 km
  • CyCo Cafe0.9 km
  • I Calabresi1.0 km
  • The Full Monty Cafe0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Coulsdon Grill0.8 km
  • Fresh Fry0.9 km
  • Happy Swan Express0.8 km
  • Route 660.8 km
  • Mr Chips1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Frames Sports Bar0.7 km
  • Pembroke Coulsdon0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Coulsdon News1.0 km
  • Best Save Food & Wine Store0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Coughlans Bakery1.0 km
  • Thirstywork0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coulsdon South0.2 km
  • Coulsdon Town1.0 km
  • Woodmansterne1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Coulsdon South Rail Station0.3 km