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Old Coulsdon

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 48 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Old Coulsdon Population

10,110

Population density

1,457.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.07(-31%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.51(-34%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.14(-10%)

Vehicle crime

4.95(-49%)

Other theft

4.25(-63%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £552,000 in Old Coulsdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £955,000.

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 Old Coulsdon over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	26	£677,500	£482,500	£565,625	£739,375	£902,500
Flats	1	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000
Semi-Detached	47	£535,000	£459,500	£505,000	£596,500	£756,123
Terraced	17	£417,000	£187,600	£385,000	£505,000	£636,000

10 years median price trend in Old Coulsdon

All postcodes in Old Coulsdon

CR51HF

Court Avenue

CR51QQ

Lingfield Gardens

CR51SN

The Glade

CR51BH

Middle Close

CR51BY

Ellis Road

CR51EQ

Tennison Close

CR51QD

Waddington Close

CR51QU

Shirley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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