Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CHALDON WAY, CR5 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALDON WAY, CR5 1DB.

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Population

488

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR5 1DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CR5 1DB is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 40.0% year-on-year.

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

CR5 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Chaldon Way, 0.6km from Coulsdon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Old Coulsdon ward and the Croydon South constituency.

CR5 1DB is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £780k, up 40.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR5 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00005055 (shared with 27 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 1DB. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.3%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.8%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 595,000

5 sales · Mean £ 680,300

Semi-Detached

£ 580,000

4 sales · Mean £ 570,750

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

CR5 1DB has low crime rates — 26 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 behaviour28
Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Byron

Outstanding202 pupils0.5 km
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Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Outstanding205 pupils0.9 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Good216 pupils1.2 km
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Smitham Primary School

Good548 pupils1.2 km
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New Valley Primary School

Good183 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Roomium1.0 km
  • Best Save Food & Wine Store0.9 km
  • Thirstywork0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Los Arcos0.9 km
  • Papa John's1.0 km
  • Singapore Orchid1.0 km
  • The Coulsdon Comrades Club0.9 km
  • Bella Art Caffe0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Coulsdon Family Fish & Chicken0.9 km
  • Happy Swan Express1.0 km
  • Route 661.0 km
  • Wok Inn Express0.9 km
  • Wood And Stone0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Frames Sports Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coulsdon South0.4 km
  • Coulsdon Town1.1 km
  • Woodmansterne1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Coulsdon South Rail Station0.5 km