Postcode CR5 1BB 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 Coulsdon South, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is New Hill.
Old Coulsdon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,921 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Old Coulsdon has a low crime rate, with approximately 56 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.8% 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 CR5 1BB.
Old Coulsdon near CR5 1BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coulsdon South located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | New Hill | Large | Walking directions to New Hill |
| 0.3 mi | Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Park |
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 1BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | 35, Tollers Lane, Coulsdon, CR5 1BF | Detached | Freehold | £632,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 54, The Crossways, Coulsdon, CR5 1LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 111, Tollers Lane, Coulsdon, CR5 1BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 107, Tollers Lane, Coulsdon, CR5 1BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2025 | 111, Tollers Lane, Coulsdon, CR5 1BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £525,000 |
In the CR5 1BB 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 CR5 1BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Old Coulsdon Local Village Store | 266-268 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EB | Walking directions to Old Coulsdon Local Village Store |
| 0.4 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 CR5 1BB, 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 CR5 1BB records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 CR5 1BB in Old Coulsdon is £560,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CR5 1BB, including Coulsdon CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Keston Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Coulsdon (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CR5 1BB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,921 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 CR5 1BB 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).