Postcode CR5 1QQ 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, about 1.4 miles away. There are 2 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 0.0% 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 1QQ.
Old Coulsdon near CR5 1QQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whyteleafe located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 1QQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | 1A, Lingfield Gardens, Coulsdon, CR5 1QQ | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9, Darcy Close, Coulsdon, CR5 1QT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 14, Shirley Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 1QU | Detached | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 38, Carew Close, Coulsdon, CR5 1QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 13, Carew Close, Coulsdon, CR5 1QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £525,000 |
In the CR5 1QQ postcode area, located within Old Coulsdon, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR5 1QQ
| 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 1QQ, 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 1QQ 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 CR5 1QQ 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 1QQ, including Oasis Academy Coulsdon (Good), Keston Primary School (Good) and Coulsdon CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CR5 1QQ 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 CR5 1QQ 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).