CR5 1AS is a sought-after residential area on Charlton Gardens, 1.3km from Chipstead in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Coulsdon Town ward and the Croydon South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR5, CR5 1AS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00005057 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLTON GARDENS, CR5 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLTON GARDENS, CR5 1AS.
345
40
£ 66,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1AS 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CR5 1AS's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £450k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1AS. 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
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
Terraced
£ 442,000
15 sales · Mean £ 412,050
Semi-Detached
£ 402,500
2 sales · Mean £ 402,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1AS has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Smitham Primary School
Oasis Academy Byron
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Chipstead Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Full Monty Cafe0.3 km
- Poppy Cafe At Coulsdon Memorial Park1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodmansterne0.8 km
- Coulsdon South1.0 km
- Chipstead1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51AS · Data under Open Government Licence