Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

REDDOWN ROAD, CR5 1AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

488

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR5 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CR5 1AX is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £445k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 28.6% year-on-year.

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

CR5 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Reddown Road, 0.8km from Coulsdon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Old Coulsdon ward and the Croydon South constituency.

This is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k, down 28.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR5 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00005055 (shared with 27 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 1AX. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.3%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.8%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 632,500

6 sales · Mean £ 651,658

Flat

£ 173,000

2 sales · Mean £ 173,000

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

5 sales · Mean £ 411,900

Terraced

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

CR5 1AX has low crime rates — 30 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 behaviour41
Violence and sexual offences29
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft8
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Byron

Outstanding202 pupils0.7 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

33 nearby
  • Barone0.8 km
  • Bella Art Caffe0.6 km
  • CyCo Cafe0.8 km
  • I Calabresi0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Coulsdon Grill0.7 km
  • Fresh Fry0.8 km
  • Happy Swan Express0.7 km
  • Route 660.7 km
  • Mr Chips0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Frames Sports Bar0.6 km
  • Pembroke Coulsdon0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Coulsdon News0.9 km
  • Best Save Food & Wine Store0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Coughlans Bakery0.9 km
  • Thirstywork0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coulsdon South0.1 km
  • Coulsdon Town0.9 km
  • Woodmansterne1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Coulsdon South Rail Station0.2 km