Postcode CR5 2NL 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 South, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Coulsdon Memorial Ground.
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.
Coulsdon has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% 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.
The average income per household in Coulsdon is £84,183 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from CR5 2NL.
Coulsdon near CR5 2NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coulsdon South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Coulsdon South | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Coulsdon South |
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Coulsdon Town | Southern | Walking directions to Coulsdon Town |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Woodmansterne | Southern | Walking directions to Woodmansterne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coulsdon Memorial Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coulsdon Memorial Ground |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 2NL.
In the CR5 2NL postcode area, located within Coulsdon, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR5 2NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best Save Food & Wine | 214 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NF | Walking directions to Best Save Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 2-4 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NB | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 189-191 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3BR | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 2NL, 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 2NL 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.
The median sale price around CR5 2NL in Coulsdon is £555,000 (about £5,215 per square metre) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CR5 2NL, including Smitham Primary School (Good), St Aidan's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Byron (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR5 2NL is Coulsdon South in TfL zone 6, about 383 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR5 2NL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR5 2NL 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.