Is CR5 1AH a safe place to live?

Yes, CR5 1AH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CR5 1AH?

The average property price in CR5 1AH is currently around £593k.

What is the population of CR5 1AH?

The population for the CR5 1AH area is approximately 345 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

WESTWOOD ROAD, CR5 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWOOD ROAD, CR5 1AH.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 66,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR5 1AH 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.

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9/10

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7/10

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3/10

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9/10

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4/10

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9/10

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4/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

CR5 1AH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £593k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £593k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR5 1AH is a sought-after residential area on Westwood Road, 1.2km from Coulsdon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Coulsdon Town ward and the Croydon South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR5, CR5 1AH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 £593k. 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 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00005057 (shared with 14 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 1AH. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.6%

Asian / British Asian10.0%

Black / African / Caribbean8.6%

Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 608,500

2 sales · Mean £ 608,500

Detached

£ 645,000

1 sales · Mean £ 645,000

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

CR5 1AH has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5

Vehicle crime4

Anti-social behaviour2

Criminal damage and arson2

Other theft2

school Local Schools

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Good216 pupils1.0 km

Smitham Primary School

Good548 pupils1.0 km

Oasis Academy Byron

Outstanding202 pupils1.1 km

Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Outstanding205 pupils1.3 km

Chipstead Valley Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

The Full Monty Cafe0.3 km
Poppy Cafe At Coulsdon Memorial Park0.8 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Coulsdon South0.8 km
Woodmansterne0.9 km
Coulsdon Town1.6 km