Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

TOLLERS LANE, CR5 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOLLERS LANE, CR5 1BE.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR5 1BE 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.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CR5 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £591k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £591k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.

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

CR5 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Tollers Lane, 0.6km from Lacey Green in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Old Coulsdon ward and the Croydon South constituency.

For serious buyers, CR5 1BE is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 92% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £591k, down 9.4% 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00005078 (shared with 21 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 1BE. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 583,500

4 sales · Mean £ 584,250

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

CR5 1BE has low crime rates — 23 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.

Anti-social behaviour19
Violence and sexual offences19
Vehicle crime7
Drugs4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Outstanding205 pupils0.2 km
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Keston Primary School

Good454 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Byron

Outstanding202 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Coulsdon

Good929 pupils1.0 km
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New Valley Primary School

Good183 pupils1.2 km
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The Hayes Primary School

Good405 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Coughlans Bakeries0.8 km
  • Hooks Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Old Coulsdon Village Store0.3 km
  • Shell Old Coulsdon0.9 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Danny's Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Kebab Time0.6 km
  • Man Lee Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Glade Fisheries0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Stella's Emporium0.2 km
  • Whyatts Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Cafe Shack0.9 km
  • Curry Leaf Coulsdon0.2 km
  • Old Coulsdon Bowling Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coulsdon South1.4 km
  • Coulsdon Town1.9 km
  • Woodmansterne2.3 km