CR5 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Reddown Road, 0.8km 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 1AN offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k. 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00005070 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDDOWN ROAD, CR5 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDDOWN ROAD, CR5 1AN.
295
42
£ 66,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1AN 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 1AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £376k, 89% 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 1AN. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 282,500
14 sales · Mean £ 271,428
Semi-Detached
£ 517,500
6 sales · Mean £ 505,583
Detached
£ 630,000
3 sales · Mean £ 597,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1AN has low crime rates — 21 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
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Smitham Primary School
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Chipstead Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Barone0.9 km
- Bella Art Caffe0.7 km
- CyCo Cafe0.9 km
- I Calabresi1.0 km
- The Full Monty Cafe0.5 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Coulsdon Grill0.8 km
- Fresh Fry0.9 km
- Happy Swan Express0.8 km
- Route 660.8 km
- Mr Chips1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Frames Sports Bar0.7 km
- Pembroke Coulsdon0.8 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Coulsdon News1.0 km
- Best Save Food & Wine Store0.7 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Coughlans Bakery1.0 km
- Thirstywork0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coulsdon South0.2 km
- Coulsdon Town1.0 km
- Woodmansterne1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Coulsdon South Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51AN · Data under Open Government Licence