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CR5 2FQ

Brighton Road

Coulsdon Town

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Detailed insights for CR5 2FQ

Overview

Postcode CR5 2FQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 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
1.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

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 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from CR5 2FQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Coulsdon near CR5 2FQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR5 2FQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Coulsdon Town

Southern

Walking directions to Coulsdon Town
0.4 mi

Reedham (London)

N/A

Walking directions to Reedham (London)
0.5 mi

6

Reedham

Southern

Walking directions to Reedham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
5,562.4 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
127
47.21%
Indian
27
10.04%
Caribbean
25
9.29%
African
19
7.06%
Other White
17
6.32%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
41.48%
No qualifications
35
15.28%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
36.21%
Owns with a mortgage
39
33.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
24.14%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.31%
Social rents from council
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

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 2FQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 2FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 202513, Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2BFSemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000
24 Jul 202525, Stoats Nest Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2JGTerracedFreehold£366,000
02 Apr 2026Flat 3, Kingfisher Court, 32, Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2BAFlatsLeasehold£239,000
20 Mar 202544, Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2BASemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
28 Nov 20258, The Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 2BLDetachedFreehold£860,000

Schools

In the CR5 2FQ postcode area, located within Coulsdon, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryBeaumont Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryWoodcote High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR5 2FQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR5 2FQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miChoice Food & Wine83 Stoats Nest Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2JJWalking directions to Choice Food & Wine
0.4 miWaitrose110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NBWalking directions to Waitrose
0.5 miVithu's Food & Wine122 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4DBWalking directions to Vithu's Food & Wine
0.5 miAldi159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NHWalking directions to Aldi

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 2FQ, 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 Introduced2021-05-01

Frequently asked questions about CR5 2FQ

Is CR5 2FQ (Coulsdon) safe?

The area around CR5 2FQ 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 2FQ?

The median sale price around CR5 2FQ 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 2FQ?

There are 9 schools close to CR5 2FQ, including Woodcote Primary School, Beaumont Primary School (Outstanding) and Woodcote High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR5 2FQ?

The closest station to CR5 2FQ is Coulsdon Town in TfL zone 6, about 576 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR5 2FQ?

CR5 2FQ 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 2FQ (Coulsdon) in Parliament and on the local council?

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