CR5 1DT 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CR5 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00005055 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR5 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR5 1DT.
488
37
£ 59,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CR5 1DT 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 1DT. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1DT has low crime rates — 40 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
Smitham Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Woodcote Primary School
New Valley Primary School
Chipstead Valley Primary School
Beaumont Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Budgens At ESSO Coulsdon0.9 km
- Choice Food And Wine1.0 km
- Local Coulsdon Food & Wine0.7 km
- Roomium0.5 km
- Coulsdon News0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Bliss Caffe0.5 km
- Bottega Italiana Deli Caffe1.0 km
- Cafe Buzz0.9 km
- Los Arcos0.4 km
- Mammas Pizza0.5 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Coulsdon Family Fish & Chicken0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Coulsdon Grill0.5 km
- Fresh Fry0.6 km
- Happy Swan Express0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Frames Sports Bar0.4 km
- Pembroke Coulsdon0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Eadmund0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coulsdon South0.1 km
- Coulsdon Town0.7 km
- Woodmansterne1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Coulsdon South Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51DT · Data under Open Government Licence