CR5 1LX is a safe, established residential area on The Green, 0.2km from Netherne-on-the-Hill in Netherne on-the-Hill. Administratively it sits within Hooley, Merstham & Netherne ward and the Reigate constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CR5 1LX are sourced from Output Area E00170396 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GREEN, CR5 1LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GREEN, CR5 1LX.
276
34
£ 67,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 1LX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CR5 1LX spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR5 1LX. The average age is 33.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 1LX has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Alderstead Heath Club Site Shop0.9 km
- Hooley News0.9 km
- Starbrite Fuel Services Ltd0.9 km
- Netherne Village Store0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Starbucks Coffee Co UK Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodmansterne2.3 km
- Coulsdon South2.7 km
- Chipstead2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CR51LX · Data under Open Government Licence