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CR5 2BJ

South Drive

Coulsdon Town

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Detailed insights for CR5 2BJ

Overview

Postcode CR5 2BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Coulsdon Town ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Coulsdon area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coulsdon is £84,183 per year. The nearest station is Coulsdon Town, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Coulsdon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Coulsdon has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.2%

Approximately 18.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Coulsdon is £84,183 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 40 ft away from CR5 2BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Coulsdon near CR5 2BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Coulsdon Town located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR5 2BJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

6

Coulsdon Town

Southern

Walking directions to Coulsdon Town
0.6 mi

6

Coulsdon South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Coulsdon South
0.7 mi

Reedham (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Reedham (London)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
5,991.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.6(+34%)
Shoplifting
35.05(+251%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.42(-24%)
Other theft
8.86(-22%)
Vehicle crime
7.32(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
58.91%
Other White
23
8.36%
Caribbean
21
7.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
5.45%
Indian
10
3.64%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
30.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
28.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.86%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
37.12%
Owns with a mortgage
38
28.79%
Social rents from council
21
15.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.88%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Coulsdon Town

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)

Price distribution by property type for Coulsdon Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coulsdon Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached42£750,000£5,196
Flats26£231,000£4,356
Semi-Detached52£586,000£5,294
Terraced25£460,000£5,460

10 year median price trend in Coulsdon Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coulsdon Town.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 2BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 2BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202615A, South Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 2BJFlatsLeasehold£280,000
04 Sept 202514, South Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 2BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£555,000
30 Jul 202520, South Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 2BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£514,000
26 Mar 202522, The Grove, Coulsdon, CR5 2BHDetachedFreehold£807,000
18 Mar 2026Flat 36, Emerald Court, 76, Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2BBFlatsLeasehold£93,500

Schools

In the CR5 2BJ postcode area, located within Coulsdon, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR5 2BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWoodcote Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryWoodcote High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryBeaumont Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR5 2BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR5 2BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWaitrose110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NBWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miAldi159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NHWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTesco Express2-4 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miChoice Food & Wine83 Stoats Nest Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2JJWalking directions to Choice Food & Wine
0.4 miBest Save Food & Wine214 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NFWalking directions to Best Save Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR5 2BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian James Parker

Coulsdon Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Luke Daniel Shortland

Coulsdon Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Nikhil Sherine Thampi

Coulsdon Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
WardCoulsdon TownE05011466
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CoulsdonE02000234
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 041CE01001023
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR5 2BJ

Is CR5 2BJ (Coulsdon) safe?

The area around CR5 2BJ records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CR5 2BJ?

The median sale price around CR5 2BJ in Coulsdon is £555,000 (about £5,215 per square metre) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR5 2BJ?

There are 8 schools close to CR5 2BJ, including Woodcote Primary School, Woodcote High School (Good) and Beaumont Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR5 2BJ?

The closest station to CR5 2BJ is Coulsdon Town in TfL zone 6, about 263 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR5 2BJ?

CR5 2BJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,765 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR5 2BJ (Coulsdon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR5 2BJ 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).

Data Sources

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.