CR5 3GB is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Chipstead in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Coulsdon Town ward and the Croydon South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CR5 3GB are sourced from Output Area E00181009 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR5 3GB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR5 3GB.
542
29
£ 66,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR5 3GB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
54% of CR5 3GB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR5 3GB. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR5 3GB has low crime rates — 8 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
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Smitham Primary School
Chipstead Valley Primary School
Oasis Academy Byron
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- I Calabresi0.8 km
- The Full Monty Cafe0.3 km
- JUSTPnoy At Smugglers Inn0.9 km
- Smugglers Inn0.9 km
- Cafe Buzz0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mr Chips0.8 km
- 328 Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Coughlans Bakery0.8 km
- Budgens At ESSO Coulsdon0.8 km
- Londis0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodmansterne0.4 km
- Coulsdon South0.9 km
- Chipstead1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR53GB · Data under Open Government Licence