CR5 1DS is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Coulsdon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Old Coulsdon ward and the Croydon South constituency.
Within the CR5 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CR5 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00005055 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR5 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR5 1DS.
488
37
£ 59,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 37, CR5 1DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR5 1DS. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1DS has low crime rates — 35 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
Woodcote Primary School
New Valley Primary School
Chipstead Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Budgens At ESSO Coulsdon0.9 km
- Local Coulsdon Food & Wine0.7 km
- Roomium0.5 km
- Coulsdon News0.7 km
- Best Save Food & Wine Store0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Bliss Caffe0.6 km
- Bottega Italiana Deli Caffe1.0 km
- Cafe Buzz0.9 km
- Los Arcos0.5 km
- Mammas Pizza0.6 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Coulsdon Family Fish & Chicken0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Coulsdon Grill0.6 km
- Fresh Fry0.6 km
- Happy Swan Express0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Frames Sports Bar0.4 km
- Pembroke Coulsdon0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Eadmund0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coulsdon South0.1 km
- Coulsdon Town0.8 km
- Woodmansterne1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Coulsdon South Rail Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51DS · Data under Open Government Licence