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CR5 2LS

Larkin Close

Old Coulsdon

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Detailed insights for CR5 2LS

Overview

Postcode CR5 2LS 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 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% 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 Coulsdon South, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is New Hill.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Old Coulsdon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Old Coulsdon has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.5%

Approximately 35.5% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Old Coulsdon is £79,226 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR5 2LS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Coulsdon South located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR5 2LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

6

Coulsdon South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Coulsdon South
0.8 mi

6

Coulsdon Town

Southern

Walking directions to Coulsdon Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR5 2LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNew HillLargeWalking directions to New Hill
0.3 miBleakfield ShawMediumWalking directions to Bleakfield Shaw
0.3 miGrange ParkMediumWalking directions to Grange Park

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
3,231 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.53(-76%)
Vehicle crime
4.79(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.74(-90%)
Other theft
2.74(-76%)
Burglary
2.05(-63%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
67.87%
Indian
18
8.14%
African
10
4.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
4.52%
Caribbean
9
4.07%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
34.38%
No qualifications
42
21.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.94%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
37.27%
Social rents from council
37
33.64%
Owns with a mortgage
30
27.27%
Other social rented
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Old Coulsdon

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 (about £5,317 per square metre) in Old Coulsdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £965,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Coulsdon 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 Old Coulsdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached30£670,000£5,421
Flats5£415,000£4,651
Semi-Detached46£565,375£5,341
Terraced16£418,500£5,255

10 year median price trend in Old Coulsdon

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

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 2LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 2LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20269, Shelley Close, Coulsdon, CR5 2LTDetachedFreehold£735,000
18 Jul 202510, Stanley Close, Coulsdon, CR5 2LNDetachedFreehold£675,000
26 Aug 202525, Stoneyfield Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£580,000
07 Mar 202542, Stoneyfield Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£620,000
28 Nov 2025115, Marlpit Lane, Coulsdon, CR5 2HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£900,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR5 2LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOasis Academy ByronAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCoulsdon CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryNew Valley Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR5 2LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR5 2LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOld Coulsdon Local Village Store266-268 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EBWalking directions to Old Coulsdon Local Village Store

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 2LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gill Hickson

Old Coulsdon - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Margaret Bird

Old Coulsdon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
WardOld CoulsdonE05011474
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Old CoulsdonE02000237
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 044BE01001019
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about CR5 2LS

Is CR5 2LS (Old Coulsdon) safe?

The area around CR5 2LS records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near CR5 2LS?

The median sale price around CR5 2LS in Old Coulsdon is £555,000 (about £5,317 per square metre) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR5 2LS?

There are 6 schools close to CR5 2LS, including Oasis Academy Byron (Good), Coulsdon CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and New Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR5 2LS?

The closest station to CR5 2LS is Coulsdon South in TfL zone 6, about 969 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR5 2LS?

CR5 2LS scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,069 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.