Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CHALDON WAY, CR5 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

310

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR5 1DD 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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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CR5 1DD's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £595k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £595k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.

home £595,625 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR5 1DD is a sought-after residential area on Chaldon Way, 0.6km from Coulsdon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Old Coulsdon ward and the Croydon South constituency.

For serious buyers, CR5 1DD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £595k, down 16.7% 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00005073 (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 1DD. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.7%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 580,000

5 sales · Mean £ 596,000

Semi-Detached

£ 627,500

4 sales · Mean £ 660,000

Terraced

£ 592,500

3 sales · Mean £ 595,833

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

CR5 1DD has low crime rates — 22 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 behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Byron

Outstanding202 pupils0.5 km
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Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Outstanding205 pupils0.8 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Good216 pupils1.3 km
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Smitham Primary School

Good548 pupils1.3 km
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New Valley Primary School

Good183 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Full Monty Cafe0.7 km
  • Curry Leaf Coulsdon1.0 km
  • Old Coulsdon Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Poppy Cafe At Coulsdon Memorial Park0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Tudor Bakery1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coulsdon South0.6 km
  • Coulsdon Town1.3 km
  • Woodmansterne1.5 km