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Coulsdon Town

About

Coulsdon Town ward occupies the southernmost part of the London Borough of Croydon, bordering the Surrey countryside. The area is centred on the historic Brighton Road, which forms its main commercial corridor with local shops and services. Residential streets, featuring a mix of interwar semis-detached homes and newer developments, extend from this central spine. The ward includes the northern slopes of the Farthing Downs, a large area of open chalk grassland managed by the City of London Corporation.

The landscape is defined by its position on the edge of the North Downs, with significant green spaces like Coulsdon Common and Happy Valley providing walking routes. Reedham Station, serving the Tattenham Corner railway line, is a key transport link for commuters. Local infrastructure includes several schools and community facilities, serving a settled residential population. The presence of the old Coulsdon Court building, now part of a residential estate, hints at the area's former rural character.

Area overview

On average Coulsdon Town has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coulsdon Town is £91,377 per year. There are 5 schools in Coulsdon Town: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Coulsdon Town is home to around 15,420 people, with a population density of about 3,410.4 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Coulsdon Town Population

15,420

Population density

3,410.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.75(-17%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.41(-39%)

Vehicle crime

8.37(-11%)

Shoplifting

6.42(-36%)

Burglary

4.86(-11%)

London average

Demographics

British

8,877

57.58%

Indian

1,235

8.01%

Other White

913

5.92%

Caribbean

715

4.64%

African

691

4.48%

Total population: 15,416

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

5,503

45.65%

Level 3 (A level)

1,962

16.27%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,564

12.97%

No qualifications

1,403

11.64%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

923

7.66%

Total 16+ residents: 12,056

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

2,651

46.33%

Owns outright

1,772

30.97%

Private landlord or letting agency

644

11.25%

Other social rented

235

4.11%

Social rents from council

214

3.74%

Total households: 5,722

Property prices in Coulsdon Town

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 in Coulsdon Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coulsdon Town over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	62	£582,500	£458,338	£522,000	£639,700	£792,750
Flats	23	£240,000	£96,000	£144,000	£322,500	£420,500
Detached	36	£750,000	£542,000	£635,000	£853,750	£1,007,250
Terraced	33	£450,000	£371,200	£400,000	£475,000	£541,500

10 years median price trend in Coulsdon Town

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Coulsdon Town

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