Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CR5 3GB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR5 3GB.

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Population

542

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Avg Age

29

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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 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British45.8%
Asian / British Asian24.5%
Black / African / Caribbean19.4%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Good216 pupils0.4 km
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Smitham Primary School

Good548 pupils0.4 km
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Chipstead Valley Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Byron

Outstanding202 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mr Chips0.8 km
  • 328 Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Coughlans Bakery0.8 km
  • Budgens At ESSO Coulsdon0.8 km
  • Londis0.8 km
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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