CR5 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Hadleigh Grove, 0.7km from Coulsdon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Old Coulsdon ward and the Croydon South constituency.
This is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 33.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR5 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00005055 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HADLEIGH GROVE, CR5 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HADLEIGH GROVE, CR5 1DQ.
488
37
£ 59,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CR5 1DQ's 53% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 33.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR5 1DQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 133,875
15 sales · Mean £ 139,621
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1DQ has low crime rates — 43 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 Byron
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Smitham Primary School
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Chipstead Valley Primary School
New Valley Primary School
Woodcote Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Barone0.7 km
- Bella Art Caffe0.5 km
- CyCo Cafe0.7 km
- I Calabresi0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Coulsdon Grill0.6 km
- Fresh Fry0.7 km
- Happy Swan Express0.6 km
- Route 660.6 km
- Mr Chips0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Frames Sports Bar0.5 km
- Pembroke Coulsdon0.6 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Coulsdon News0.8 km
- Best Save Food & Wine Store0.5 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Coughlans Bakery0.9 km
- Thirstywork0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Eadmund0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coulsdon South0.0 km
- Coulsdon Town0.8 km
- Woodmansterne1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Coulsdon South Rail Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51DQ · Data under Open Government Licence