Downs Road is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 1AA is located in the Coulsdon Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Downs Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 1RD, CR5 2HA, CR5 1RA, CR5 2HE, CR5 1AX, CR5 1AN, CR5 1EU, CR5 1DQ, CR5 1DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR5 1AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29% | 36.4% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 50.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 39.3% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 13% | 9.2% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CR5 1AA this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 8.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 48.4% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 86.3% | 82% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
In this area, 85.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 85.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 85.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 10.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 1% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downs Road was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.5% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Downs Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 298th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Downs Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2024-11-08 | £634,612 |
| 12 Downs Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-08-02 | £583,795 |
| 49 Downs Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £573,000 | 2022-08-24 | £541,362 |
| 40 Downs Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2022-03-08 | £822,339 |
| 50 Downs Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-10-29 | £574,323 |
CR5 1AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CR5 1AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Junior School St David's , CR5 2XE | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Infant School St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 4,708 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 5,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rann Horizon School 121 Clapham High Street , SW4 7JR | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Rowan's Hill , Coulsdon Lane CR5 3QG | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy Cafe At Coulsdon Memorial Park | Poppy Cafe, Coulsdon Memorial Recreation Ground | 155 yd | |
| Waitrose (Staff Canteen) | 11 Ullswater Crescent, Coulsdon | 325 yd | |
| Bella Art Caffe | 208 - 210 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 713 yd | |
| The Full Monty Cafe | Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 717 yd | |
| Goodlife Jerk Centre At Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 739 yd | |
| The Pembroke, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 882 yd | |
| Coulsdon Victoria Social Club | The Victoria Club, 11 Victoria Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn Express | 192 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 739 yd | |
| Wood And Stone & Suburban Coulsdon | 206 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 739 yd | |
| Happy Swan | 39 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 835 yd | |
| Eugreeka!, Bao & Bowls, Wingology, Burger Kong | 158 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 836 yd | |
| Coulsdon Grill | 30 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 773 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 882 yd | |
| Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Memorial Ground COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND MARLPIT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 220 yd |
| Oasis Academy Byron ST. DAVIDS | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Smitham Primary School PORTNALLS ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Coulsdon Manor Hotel & Golf Club COULSDON COURT ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,093 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.