CR5 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ellis Close, 0.2km from Lacey Green in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Old Coulsdon ward and the Croydon South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR5 1BQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CR5 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00005077 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELLIS CLOSE, CR5 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLIS CLOSE, CR5 1BQ.
242
49
£ 56,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CR5 1BQ has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR5 1BQ. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1BQ has low crime rates — 45 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.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy Coulsdon
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Keston Primary School
Oasis Academy Byron
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Coughlans Bakeries0.4 km
- Hooks Food And Wine0.4 km
- Old Coulsdon Village Store0.6 km
- Shell Old Coulsdon0.5 km
- Londis0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Danny's Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Kebab Time0.5 km
- Man Lee Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Glade Fisheries0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Stella's Emporium0.8 km
- Whyatts Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Cafe Shack0.5 km
- Curry Leaf Coulsdon0.8 km
- The Aycorn Shoppe0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coulsdon South1.9 km
- Woodmansterne2.5 km
- Coulsdon Town2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51BQ · Data under Open Government Licence