Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

REDDOWN ROAD, CR5 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDDOWN ROAD, CR5 1AP.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

40

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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 1AP 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 1AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £732k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £732k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 31.1% year-on-year.

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

CR5 1AP is a sought-after residential area on Reddown Road, 1.1km 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 1AP 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £732k, up 31.1% year-on-year. 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 1AP 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 1AP. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 747,500

10 sales · Mean £ 741,000

Semi-Detached

£ 555,000

1 sales · Mean £ 555,000

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

CR5 1AP has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Good216 pupils0.8 km
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Smitham Primary School

Good548 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Byron

Outstanding202 pupils1.0 km
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Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Outstanding205 pupils1.3 km
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Chipstead Valley Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Full Monty Cafe0.1 km
  • Poppy Cafe At Coulsdon Memorial Park0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coulsdon South0.6 km
  • Woodmansterne0.9 km
  • Coulsdon Town1.5 km