CR5 1DR is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CR5 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00005055 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR5 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR5 1DR.
488
37
£ 59,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CR5 1DR 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. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR5 1DR. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1DR has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy Byron
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Smitham Primary School
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Woodcote Primary School
New Valley Primary School
Chipstead Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Budgens At ESSO Coulsdon0.9 km
- Local Coulsdon Food & Wine0.7 km
- Roomium0.5 km
- Coulsdon News0.7 km
- Best Save Food & Wine Store0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bliss Caffe0.6 km
- Cafe Buzz0.9 km
- Los Arcos0.5 km
- Mammas Pizza0.6 km
- Papa John's0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Coulsdon Family Fish & Chicken0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Coulsdon Grill0.6 km
- Fresh Fry0.6 km
- Happy Swan Express0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Frames Sports Bar0.4 km
- Pembroke Coulsdon0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Eadmund0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coulsdon South0.1 km
- Coulsdon Town0.8 km
- Woodmansterne1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Coulsdon South Rail Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51DR · Data under Open Government Licence