Is CR5 1AR a safe place to live?

Yes, CR5 1AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CR5 1AR?

The average property price in CR5 1AR is currently around £451k.

What is the population of CR5 1AR?

The population for the CR5 1AR area is approximately 345 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

ASHBOURNE CLOSE, CR5 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBOURNE CLOSE, CR5 1AR.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

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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 1AR 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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9/10

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7/10

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3/10

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9/10

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4/10

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9/10

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4/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR5 1AR combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£451k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR5 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Ashbourne Close, 1.3km from Chipstead in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Coulsdon Town ward and the Croydon South constituency.

For serious buyers, CR5 1AR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £451k. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00005057 (shared with 14 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 1AR. 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

White / British78.6%

Asian / British Asian10.0%

Black / African / Caribbean8.6%

Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 317,500

6 sales · Mean £ 334,333

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

CR5 1AR has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour13

Vehicle crime5

Violence and sexual offences5

Other theft3

Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Good216 pupils0.9 km

Smitham Primary School

Good548 pupils0.9 km

Oasis Academy Byron

Outstanding202 pupils1.3 km

Chipstead Valley Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils1.4 km

Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Outstanding205 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

The Full Monty Cafe0.3 km
Poppy Cafe At Coulsdon Memorial Park1.0 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Woodmansterne0.7 km
Coulsdon South1.0 km
Chipstead1.7 km