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CR5 1AA

Downs Road

Coulsdon Town

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Detailed insights for CR5 1AA

Overview

Postcode CR5 1AA is located in a major urban area, within the Coulsdon Town ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Woodmansterne area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodmansterne is £94,407 per year. The nearest station is Coulsdon South, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Farthing Downs.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Woodmansterne has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,025 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Woodmansterne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Woodmansterne is £94,407 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 322 ft away from CR5 1AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodmansterne near CR5 1AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Coulsdon South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR5 1AA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

6

Coulsdon South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Coulsdon South
0.6 mi

6

Coulsdon Town

Southern

Walking directions to Coulsdon Town
0.9 mi

6

Woodmansterne

Southern

Walking directions to Woodmansterne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR5 1AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFarthing DownsLargeWalking directions to Farthing Downs
0.5 miBleakfield ShawMediumWalking directions to Bleakfield Shaw
0.1 miCoulsdon Memorial GroundMediumWalking directions to Coulsdon Memorial Ground

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
5,473.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
9.1(-66%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.1(-71%)
Vehicle crime
4.85(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.24(-26%)
Other theft
2.43(-79%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
209
70.85%
Other White
26
8.81%
Caribbean
14
4.75%
African
13
4.41%
Other Asian
9
3.05%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
48.37%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.54%
No qualifications
20
8.13%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
46.49%
Owns outright
48
42.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.53%
Social rents from council
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Coulsdon Town

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 (about £5,215 per square metre) in Coulsdon Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coulsdon Town in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coulsdon Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached42£750,000£5,196
Flats26£231,000£4,356
Semi-Detached52£586,000£5,294
Terraced25£460,000£5,460

10 year median price trend in Coulsdon Town

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

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 1AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 1AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20267, Fairdene Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£571,000
15 Jul 202515, Fairdene Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£627,000
17 Dec 2025Charleen Lodge, Marlpit Lane, Coulsdon, CR5 2HADetachedFreehold£540,000
27 Mar 202624A, Fairdene Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1RADetachedFreehold£600,000
29 Sept 202528A, Fairdene Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1RAFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the CR5 1AA postcode area, located within Woodmansterne, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR5 1AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryOasis Academy ByronAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimarySmitham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR5 1AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR5 1AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBest Save Food & Wine214 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NFWalking directions to Best Save Food & Wine
0.5 miAldi159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NHWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR5 1AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian James Parker

Coulsdon Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Luke Daniel Shortland

Coulsdon Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Nikhil Sherine Thampi

Coulsdon Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
WardCoulsdon TownE05011466
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WoodmansterneE02000236
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 043AE01001017
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR5 1AA

Is CR5 1AA (Woodmansterne) safe?

The area around CR5 1AA records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR5 1AA?

The median sale price around CR5 1AA in Woodmansterne is £555,000 (about £5,215 per square metre) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR5 1AA?

There are 5 schools close to CR5 1AA, including Oasis Academy Byron (Good), St Aidan's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Smitham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR5 1AA?

The closest station to CR5 1AA is Coulsdon South in TfL zone 6, about 249 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR5 1AA?

CR5 1AA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,025 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR5 1AA (Woodmansterne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR5 1AA is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ian James Parker (Conservative and Unionist Party), Luke Daniel Shortland (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nikhil Sherine Thampi (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.