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CR8 5EP

Waterhouse Lane

Old Coulsdon

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Detailed insights for CR8 5EP

Overview

Postcode CR8 5EP 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 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 Whyteleafe, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Coulsdon Common.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Old Coulsdon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,335 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Old Coulsdon has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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 CR8 5EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Old Coulsdon near CR8 5EP 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 Whyteleafe located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR8 5EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoulsdon CommonLargeWalking directions to Coulsdon Common

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
590.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.15(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.07(-77%)
Public order
4.72(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.05(-29%)
Vehicle crime
3.37(-64%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
78.15%
Indian
18
5.54%
Irish
9
2.77%
Chinese
8
2.46%
Other Asian
7
2.15%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
37.23%
Level 3 (A level)
51
18.09%
No qualifications
45
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.87%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
52.34%
Owns with a mortgage
50
39.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.69%
Social rents from council
2
1.56%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR8 5EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jan 2026155, Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 1JRDetachedFreehold£775,000
25 Jul 2025166, Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 1JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
07 Apr 2025168, Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 1JLDetachedFreehold£730,000
10 Mar 202694A, Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 1JGDetachedFreehold£540,000
02 Sept 202584, Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 1JGDetachedFreehold£760,000

Schools

In the CR8 5EP postcode area, located within Old Coulsdon, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR8 5EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryKeston Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryOasis Academy CoulsdonAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableOneSchool Global Kenley CampusOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores 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 CR8 5EP, 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 044EE01001022
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR8 5EP

Is CR8 5EP (Old Coulsdon) safe?

The area around CR8 5EP records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 CR8 5EP?

The median sale price around CR8 5EP 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 CR8 5EP?

There are 8 schools close to CR8 5EP, including Keston Primary School (Good), Oasis Academy Coulsdon (Good) and OneSchool Global Kenley Campus. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CR8 5EP?

CR8 5EP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,335 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR8 5EP (Old Coulsdon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR8 5EP 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).

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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.