CR5 1BF is a sought-after residential area on Tollers Lane, 0.4km from Lacey Green in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Old Coulsdon ward and the Croydon South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR5, CR5 1BF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. 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. 95% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £634k. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00005084 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOLLERS LANE, CR5 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOLLERS LANE, CR5 1BF.
347
42
£ 56,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1BF 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 1BF combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£634k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £634k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR5 1BF. The average age is 42.1. 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
Detached
£ 620,000
5 sales · Mean £ 646,000
Semi-Detached
£ 670,000
1 sales · Mean £ 670,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1BF has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Keston Primary School
Oasis Academy Coulsdon
Oasis Academy Byron
New Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Coughlans Bakeries0.6 km
- Hooks Food And Wine0.6 km
- Old Coulsdon Village Store0.3 km
- Shell Old Coulsdon0.7 km
- Londis0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Danny's Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Kebab Time0.5 km
- Man Lee Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Glade Fisheries0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Stella's Emporium0.4 km
- Whyatts Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Cafe Shack0.7 km
- Curry Leaf Coulsdon0.4 km
- Old Coulsdon Bowling Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coulsdon South1.5 km
- Coulsdon Town2.1 km
- Woodmansterne2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51BF · Data under Open Government Licence