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CR5 2EH

Meadow Rise

Coulsdon Town

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Detailed insights for CR5 2EH

Overview

Postcode CR5 2EH 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 low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 0.6 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Woodcote has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Woodcote has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Woodcote is £94,210 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from CR5 2EH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Coulsdon Town located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR5 2EH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

6

Coulsdon Town

Southern

Walking directions to Coulsdon Town
0.7 mi

Reedham (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Reedham (London)
0.7 mi

6

Reedham

Southern

Walking directions to Reedham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR5 2EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWoodcote Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Woodcote Village Green

Area Profile

Population
380
Population density
2,175.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.7(-49%)
Vehicle crime
10.87(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.06(-66%)
Burglary
5.43(-1%)
Public order
4.83(-29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
152
40.21%
Indian
106
28.04%
Pakistani
22
5.82%
African
14
3.7%
Caribbean
14
3.7%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
173
53.89%
Level 3 (A level)
48
14.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.53%
No qualifications
30
9.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.3%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
47.11%
Owns with a mortgage
57
47.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.13%
Other social rented
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 2EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 2EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 20254, Windycroft Close, Purley, CR8 3HWOtherFreehold£1,000
10 Mar 202691, Woodcote Grove Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2ANDetachedFreehold£720,000
30 Jan 2026103, Woodcote Grove Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2ANDetachedFreehold£1,125,000
19 Dec 2025109, Woodcote Grove Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2ANDetachedFreehold£910,000
31 Jan 20259, Dunsfold Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£750,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR5 2EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryWoodcote High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryWoodcote Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableCumnor House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 2EH, 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)WoodcoteE02000231
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 038AE01001028
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR5 2EH

Is CR5 2EH (Woodcote) safe?

The area around CR5 2EH records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near CR5 2EH?

The median sale price around CR5 2EH in Woodcote 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 2EH?

There are 7 schools close to CR5 2EH, including Woodcote High School (Good), Woodcote Primary School and Cumnor House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR5 2EH?

The closest station to CR5 2EH is Coulsdon Town in TfL zone 6, about 1,061 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR5 2EH?

CR5 2EH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,249 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR5 2EH (Woodcote) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR5 2EH 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.