CR5 1DE is a sought-after residential area on Chaldon Way, 0.7km from Coulsdon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Old Coulsdon ward and the Croydon South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR5, CR5 1DE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £535k. 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00005073 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHALDON WAY, CR5 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALDON WAY, CR5 1DE.
310
43
£ 56,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1DE 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.
Area Character
CR5 1DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £535k, 96% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR5 1DE. The average age is 42.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 535,000
5 sales · Mean £ 553,600
Detached
£ 565,000
1 sales · Mean £ 565,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1DE has low crime rates — 8 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
Oasis Academy Byron
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Smitham Primary School
Keston Primary School
New Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Full Monty Cafe0.8 km
- Stella's Emporium0.9 km
- Curry Leaf Coulsdon0.9 km
- Old Coulsdon Bowling Club0.8 km
- Poppy Cafe At Coulsdon Memorial Park0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Tudor Bakery0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coulsdon South0.8 km
- Woodmansterne1.5 km
- Coulsdon Town1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51DE · Data under Open Government Licence