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CR5

COULSDON

Greater London, London, England

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CR5 is the postcode district for COULSDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £603,388
1yr change ▲ 2.4%
Crime 74% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£603,388

▲ 2.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

110% above national avg

Crime Rate

21.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

74% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

328 Mbps

Property Prices in CR5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CR5 is £603,388, which is 54% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in CR5 cost 110.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CR5 have risen 2.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £820,588 340
Semi-detached £575,297 363
Terraced £469,489 209
Flat £295,853 203
All types £603,388 1152

5-Year Price History

£574K £587K £600K £613K £626K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CR5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 21.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CR5 has a crime rate well 74% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
6.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CR5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CR5 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Smitham Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Coulsdon CofE Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Oasis Academy Coulsdon Secondary Not inspected mi
Woodcote High School Secondary Not inspected mi
Oasis Academy Byron Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

159,134

Population

62

Median Age

37%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
37.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CR5 are 328.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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328.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CR5 is collected by Croydon Council. The Band D rate is £1,382/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CR5 — COULSDON

Area Summary

CR5 (COULSDON) offers above-average property prices (£603,388, 110% above national average), low crime (74% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (328 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CR5 COULSDON

What is the average house price in CR5 COULSDON?
The average house price in CR5 (COULSDON) is £603,388, based on 1152 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 110% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.4% over the past year.
Is CR5 COULSDON a safe area to live?
Crime in CR5 is significantly below the national average (21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CR5 COULSDON?
The population of CR5 (COULSDON) is approximately 159,134 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 37% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CR5?
The average broadband download speed in CR5 is 328 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CR5 COULSDON?
There are 10 schools in or near CR5. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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