Postcode CR5 1BP 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 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Happy Valley.
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 51.4% 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 1BP.
Old Coulsdon near CR5 1BP 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Happy Valley | Large | Walking directions to Happy Valley |
| 0.4 mi | New Hill | Large | Walking directions to New Hill |
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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 1BP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 87A, Ellis Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1BP | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, 51B, Ellis Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1DX | Flats | Leasehold | £97,500 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 52, Goodenough Way, Coulsdon, CR5 1DY | Flats | Leasehold | £287,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 18, Goodenough Way, Coulsdon, CR5 1DY | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 10, Goodenough Way, Coulsdon, CR5 1DY | Flats | Leasehold | £244,334 |
In the CR5 1BP postcode area, located within Old Coulsdon, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR5 1BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 1BP, 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 1BP 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 1BP in Old Coulsdon is £560,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CR5 1BP, including Oasis Academy Coulsdon (Good), Coulsdon CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Keston Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CR5 1BP 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 1BP 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).