Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CHALDON WAY, CR5 1DH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

364

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 66,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR5 1DH 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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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CR5 1DH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £644k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £644k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.

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

CR5 1DH is a sought-after residential area on Chaldon Way, 0.9km from Lacey Green in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Coulsdon Town ward and the Croydon South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR5, CR5 1DH offers 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £644k, up 7.6% 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00005080 (shared with 15 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 1DH. 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

White / British83.4%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
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

£ 625,000

3 sales · Mean £ 599,333

Terraced

£ 640,000

4 sales · Mean £ 636,250

Semi-Detached

£ 620,000

5 sales · Mean £ 612,990

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

CR5 1DH has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Outstanding205 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Byron

Outstanding202 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Coulsdon

Good929 pupils1.4 km
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Keston Primary School

Good454 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Danny's Fish & Chips1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Old Coulsdon Village Store0.9 km
  • Tudor Bakery0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Stella's Emporium0.9 km
  • Whyatts Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Curry Leaf Coulsdon0.9 km
  • The Aycorn Shoppe0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coulsdon South1.3 km
  • Woodmansterne1.7 km
  • Coulsdon Town2.1 km