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About

Old Coulsdon ward is located in the southernmost part of the London Borough of Croydon, bordering the Surrey countryside. The area is largely residential, characterised by suburban housing and quiet streets. It contains significant green spaces, including Farthing Downs and Happy Valley, which form part of the North Downs. The local centre is focused along Coulsdon Road, providing essential shops and services for residents.

The landscape is defined by its chalk downland, with the ancient Farthing Downs offering open grassland and archaeological sites. Old Coulsdon retains a distinct village atmosphere, separate from the larger Coulsdon town centre to the north. The area is served by its own railway station, providing direct links into central London. This combination of rural edges and suburban living defines the ward's character.

Area overview

On average Old Coulsdon has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Coulsdon is £80,328 per year. There are 4 schools in Old Coulsdon: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Old Coulsdon is home to around 10,110 people, with a population density of about 1,457.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Old Coulsdon Population
10,110
Population density
1,457.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.45(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.19(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.53(+14%)
Vehicle crime
5.14(-45%)
Other theft
4.75(-58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,155
70.76%
Other White
437
4.32%
Indian
382
3.78%
Caribbean
343
3.39%
African
302
2.99%
Total population: 10,112

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,917
36.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,380
17.04%
No qualifications
1,261
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,188
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
774
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 8,098

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,603
40.55%
Owns with a mortgage
1,484
37.54%
Social rents from council
416
10.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
229
5.79%
Other social rented
151
3.82%
Total households: 3,953

Property prices in Old Coulsdon

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £542,500 in Old Coulsdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £955,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Coulsdon in the 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 Old Coulsdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£686,750
Flats5£287,500
Semi-Detached44£545,000
Terraced19£417,000

10 years median price trend in Old Coulsdon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Coulsdon.

All postcodes in Old Coulsdon

CR51BG

Tollers Lane

CR52HN

Stoneyfield Road

CR52SX

Blueberry Gardens

CR52LE

Coulsdon Road

CR51PA

Bradmore Way

CR51LE

The Crossways

CR51BP

Ellis Road

CR52LQ

Bradmore Green

CR52LF

Coulsdon Road

CR51LQ

Lacey Avenue

CR51HP

Keston Avenue

CR51HB

Canons Hill

CR51BJ

Tollers Lane

CR51HE

Court Avenue

CR51LH

Thornton Crescent

CR51LD

The Crossways

CR51BA

Tollers Lane

CR51DY

Goodenough Way

CR52SE

Coulsdon Rise

CR51DL

Chaldon Way

CR51BR

Admirals Walk

CR52SF

Coulsdon Rise

CR51EN

Coulsdon Road

CR51PH

Mead Way

CR51QY

Shirley Avenue

CR51LS

Forge Avenue

CR51ER

Lacey Drive

CR51HF

Court Avenue

CR52LD

Coulsdon Road

CR51EZ

Cedar View Close

CR51JH

Caterham Drive

CR52SN

Alder Croft

CR51HG

Court Avenue

CR51BX

Weston Close

CR51DE

Chaldon Way

CR52HB

Marlpit Lane

CR52SG

Nineacres Way

CR51LB

The Crossways

CR51QP

Waddington Avenue

CR51FE

Winchester Close

CR52LB

Coulsdon Road

CR51AY

Blakefield Gardens

CR52HW

Southlands Close

CR35QQ

Coulsdon Road

CR51FD

Reed Gardens

CR51DX

Ellis Road

CR52HF

Marlpit Lane

CR51BU

Goodenough Way

CR51LL

The Crossways

CR52HJ

Stoneyfield Road

CR52HG

Stoneyfield Road

CR51LN

Inwood Avenue

CR51SP

The Glade

CR51BS

Goodenough Way

CR51DP

Chaldon Way

CR51BH

Middle Close

CR52LJ

Coulsdon Road

CR51SW

Rydons Lane

CR51BQ

Ellis Close

CR51FB

Windmill Place

CR51DD

Chaldon Way

CR51HD

St Johns Hill

CR51JE

Caterham Drive

CR51SR

The Glade

CR51YA

Placehouse Lane

CR51QQ

Lingfield Gardens

CR52HH

Marlpit Lane

CR51ST

Rydons Wood Close

CR52HP

Stoneyfield Road

CR51EJ

Coulsdon Road

CR52RH

Rutherwick Rise

CR52LU

Betjeman Close

CR52SL

Birchfield Close

CR51LF

The Crossways

CR51EA

Coulsdon Road

CR51QW

Shirley Avenue

CR51JU

Haycroft Close

CR51EY

Lawrences Close

CR51EP

Coulsdon Road

CR52SH

Nineacres Way

CR52LL

Coulsdon Court Road

CR52RE

Rutherwick Rise

CR51PQ

Mead Way

CR51SU

Rydons Lane

CR51LJ

Thornton Crescent

CR51HW

Chandos Gardens

CR51JN

Caterham Drive

CR35QU

Old Fox Close

CR51QU

Shirley Avenue

CR35QS

Old Fox Close

CR51HL

Keston Avenue

CR51QH

Thorncroft Close

CR52SJ

Birchfield Close

CR51JR

Caterham Drive

CR51BB

Tollers Lane

CR51LA

Placehouse Lane

CR51QF

Waddington Avenue

CR52LN

Stanley Close

CR51LR

Forge Avenue

CR51QR

Barnfield Close

Data Sources

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