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CR5 2NR

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Coulsdon Town

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Overview

Postcode CR5 2NR 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 0.2 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Coulsdon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,199 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% 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

16.1%

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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from CR5 2NR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Coulsdon Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR5 2NR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

6

Coulsdon Town

Southern

Walking directions to Coulsdon Town
0.3 mi

6

Coulsdon South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Coulsdon South
0.7 mi

6

Woodmansterne

Southern

Walking directions to Woodmansterne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR5 2NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoulsdon Memorial GroundMediumWalking directions to Coulsdon Memorial Ground

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
2,505.2 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
232
64.09%
Other White
29
8.01%
Other Asian
19
5.25%
Caribbean
19
5.25%
Other
10
2.76%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
42.72%
Level 3 (A level)
55
18.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.92%
No qualifications
34
11.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
75
40.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
26.34%
Owns outright
28
15.05%
Social rents from council
18
9.68%
Other social rented
12
6.45%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Coulsdon Town

Median price£554,712
Price per sq ft£478
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£417K – £660K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £554,712 (about £478 per square foot) in Coulsdon Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coulsdon Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£720,000£479
Semi-Detached57£580,000£490
Terraced27£450,000£501
Flats26£212,500£377

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coulsdon Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coulsdon Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£579,995£230,000£492,500£380,000
2017£599,995£253,000£537,498£392,500
2018£722,498£312,495£559,995£377,750
2019£632,500£267,500£572,495£385,000
2020£661,250£320,000£527,000£400,000
2021£692,500£352,500£525,000£425,000
2022£819,000£341,000£595,000£455,000
2023£781,250£315,000£610,000£469,000
2024£744,000£216,000£585,000£448,500
2025£770,000£252,500£600,000£450,000
2026£732,500£165,000£586,000£405,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coulsdon Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coulsdon Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£409£344£428£406
2017£421£371£431£419
2018£412£425£437£435
2019£441£441£462£424
2020£440£524£457£427
2021£456£485£461£463
2022£503£506£530£517
2023£477£450£491£476
2024£501£397£469£492
2025£480£424£498£489
2026£483£281£486£494
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coulsdon Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR5 2NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 202612, Station Approach, Coulsdon, CR5 2NRTerracedFreehold£365,500
12 Aug 2025Flat 2, Wilkinson Court, 50, Station Approach, Coulsdon, CR5 2NTFlatsLeasehold£160,000
27 Mar 2026180, Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NFTerracedFreehold£310,000
11 Jun 202653, Edward Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NQTerracedFreehold£405,000
21 Nov 202533, Edward Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NQTerracedFreehold£445,000

Schools

In the CR5 2NR postcode area, located within Coulsdon, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR5 2NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryOasis Academy ByronAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimarySmitham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR5 2NR

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

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 2NR, 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 2NR

Is CR5 2NR (Coulsdon) safe?

The area around CR5 2NR 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 2NR?

The median sale price around CR5 2NR in Coulsdon Town is £554,712 (about £478 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR5 2NR?

There are 7 schools close to CR5 2NR, including Oasis Academy Byron (Good), Smitham Primary School (Good) and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR5 2NR?

The closest station to CR5 2NR is Coulsdon Town in TfL zone 6, about 375 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR5 2NR?

CR5 2NR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,199 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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