Postcode CR5 2AU is located in a major urban area, within the Coulsdon Town ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Woodcote area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodcote is £94,210 per year. The nearest station is Coulsdon Town, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Woodcote Village Green.
Woodcote has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,962 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Woodcote has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woodcote is £94,210 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 236 ft away from CR5 2AU.
Woodcote near CR5 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coulsdon Town located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Coulsdon Town | Southern | Walking directions to Coulsdon Town |
| 0.5 mi | Reedham (London) | N/A | Walking directions to Reedham (London) | |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Reedham | Southern | Walking directions to Reedham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Woodcote Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Woodcote Village Green |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £750,000 | £5,196 |
| Flats | 26 | £231,000 | £4,356 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £586,000 | £5,294 |
| Terraced | 25 | £460,000 | £5,460 |
10 year median price trend in Coulsdon Town
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 2AU.
In the CR5 2AU postcode area, located within Woodcote, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR5 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NB | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.5 mi | Choice Food & Wine | 83 Stoats Nest Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2JJ | Walking directions to Choice Food & Wine |
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.
Elected local representatives for CR5 2AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian James Parker
Coulsdon Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Daniel Shortland
Coulsdon Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Nikhil Sherine Thampi
Coulsdon Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR5 2AU records about 40 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR5 2AU in Woodcote is £555,000 (about £5,215 per square metre) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CR5 2AU, including Woodcote Primary School, Woodcote High School (Good) and Beaumont Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR5 2AU is Coulsdon Town in TfL zone 6, about 671 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR5 2AU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,962 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 2AU 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).
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.