Postcode CR3 5QS is located in a major urban area, within the Old Coulsdon ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Old Coulsdon area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Coulsdon is £79,226 per year. The nearest station is Whyteleafe South, about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Coulsdon Common.
Old Coulsdon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,014 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Old Coulsdon has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Coulsdon is £79,226 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR3 5QS.
Old Coulsdon near CR3 5QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whyteleafe South located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coulsdon Common | Large | Walking directions to Coulsdon Common |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 (about £495 per square foot) in Old Coulsdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £965,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £660,000 | £517 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £580,000 | £498 |
| Terraced | 16 | £413,500 | £486 |
| Flats | 8 | £367,500 | £432 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £610,000 | £289,000 | £455,000 | £384,000 |
| 2017 | £590,000 | £236,000 | £456,250 | £387,500 |
| 2018 | £567,000 | £262,500 | £451,250 | £374,000 |
| 2019 | £556,000 | £246,500 | £443,250 | £349,000 |
| 2020 | £580,750 | £257,500 | £462,000 | £415,000 |
| 2021 | £605,000 | £315,000 | £507,000 | £468,750 |
| 2022 | £632,500 | £450,000 | £550,000 | £483,500 |
| 2023 | £645,000 | £197,000 | £550,000 | £485,000 |
| 2024 | £656,000 | £280,000 | £545,000 | £515,000 |
| 2025 | £680,000 | £320,000 | £540,000 | £421,500 |
| 2026 | £648,500 | £367,500 | £595,000 | £420,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £476 | £405 | £462 | £434 |
| 2017 | £431 | £364 | £447 | £407 |
| 2018 | £443 | £382 | £437 | £397 |
| 2019 | £454 | £411 | £428 | £438 |
| 2020 | £473 | £325 | £448 | £400 |
| 2021 | £505 | £488 | £471 | £503 |
| 2022 | £578 | £503 | £522 | £455 |
| 2023 | £525 | £339 | £522 | £475 |
| 2024 | £517 | £465 | £537 | £445 |
| 2025 | £507 | £344 | £497 | £484 |
| 2026 | £509 | £476 | £492 | £482 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR3 5QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 8, Newlands Cottages, Caterham, CR3 5QS | Other | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 26, Stirling Drive, Caterham, CR3 5GB | Terraced | Freehold | £560,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 8, The Grove, Caterham, CR3 5QB | Flats | Leasehold | £263,250 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 4, Hawarden Road, Caterham, CR3 5QT | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 3, Adair Gardens, Caterham, CR3 5GD | Detached | Freehold | £968,000 |
In the CR3 5QS postcode area, located within Old Coulsdon, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR3 5QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 182-184 Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5ND | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 2 Lacey Green Parade, Coulsdon, CR5 1EN | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR3 5QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gill Hickson
Old Coulsdon - Elected 7 May 2026
Margaret Bird
Old Coulsdon - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR3 5QS records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CR3 5QS in Old Coulsdon is £560,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CR3 5QS, including Oasis Academy Coulsdon (Good), Keston Primary School (Good) and OneSchool Global Kenley Campus. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CR3 5QS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,014 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR3 5QS is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gill Hickson (Liberal Democrats) and Margaret Bird (Conservative and Unionist Party).