Postcode report
Is CR5 1BB a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CR5 1BB: area rating, property, schools and local change
CR5 1BB is a postcode in Coulsdon Town, Croydon, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CR5 1BB, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CR5 1BB are safety and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CR5 1BB is based on Croydon 044 Census 2021. It covers 7,602 residents, 1,536 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 6% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near CR5 1BB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CR5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £505k from 90 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CR5 1BB can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CR5 1BB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CR5 1BB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CR5 1BB
Is CR5 1BB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 37% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CR5 1BB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CR5 1BB?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CR5 1BB?
LocaleIQ matched CR5 1BB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CR5 1BB?
The latest median sold price is £505k based on 90 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CR5 1BB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.