Postcode CR5 1BR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Old Coulsdon is £79,226 per year. The nearest station is Coulsdon South located about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Happy Valley.
Old Coulsdon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,720 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Old Coulsdon has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.5 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 1BR.
Old Coulsdon near CR5 1BR 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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £555,750 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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £680,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £535,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £421,500 |
10 year median price trend in Old Coulsdon
In the CR5 1BR postcode area, located within Old Coulsdon, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR5 1BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 2 Lacey Green Parade, Coulsdon, CR5 1EN | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.