CR5 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Chaldon Way, 0.9km from Coulsdon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Coulsdon Town ward and the Croydon South constituency.
For serious buyers, CR5 1DF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £513k. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00005080 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHALDON WAY, CR5 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALDON WAY, CR5 1DF.
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40
£ 66,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1DF 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR5 1DF combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£513k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1DF. The average age is 39.7. 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
Detached
£ 475,000
8 sales · Mean £ 505,000
Semi-Detached
£ 540,000
3 sales · Mean £ 540,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1DF has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Oasis Academy Byron
Keston Primary School
Oasis Academy Coulsdon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Full Monty Cafe0.9 km
- Stella's Emporium0.9 km
- Whyatts Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Curry Leaf Coulsdon0.8 km
- Old Coulsdon Bowling Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Danny's Fish & Chips1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Old Coulsdon Village Store1.0 km
- Tudor Bakery0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coulsdon South1.0 km
- Woodmansterne1.6 km
- Coulsdon Town1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51DF · Data under Open Government Licence