Tollers Lane is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 1BF is located in the Old Coulsdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tollers Lane, Coulsdon, CR5 1BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 1BB, CR5 1LD, CR5 1LL, CR5 1YH, CR5 1LB, CR5 1LF, CR5 1LA, CR5 1BA, CR5 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR5 1BF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CR5 1BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28% | 23.2% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 62.9% | 6.9% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 51% | 53.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 11.1% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 10.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 14.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 36.3% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 84.8% | 82.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 92.3% | 87.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 87.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tollers Lane was 6.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Old Coulsdon average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Tollers Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Old Coulsdon and the 10th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -96.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Tollers Lane, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £632,000 | 2026-01-22 | £625,729 |
| 81 Tollers Lane, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2024-12-06 | £571,455 |
| 55 Tollers Lane, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2023-12-07 | £836,373 |
| 61 Tollers Lane, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-05-06 | £657,197 |
| 59 Tollers Lane, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £528,000 | 2020-03-25 | £548,778 |
CR5 1BF 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 1BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keston Primary School Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Junior School Coulsdon Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1EH | - not rated | 457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | - not rated | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 2out of 4 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Infant and Nursery School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | - not rated | 477 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 | 3,219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 4,049 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzefield Middle School Delabole Road , Merstham RH1 3PA | - not rated | 5,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 284 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 | 1,389 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Rowan's Hill , Coulsdon Lane CR5 3QG | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 2,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stella's Emporium | 1B The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 413 yd | |
| Curry Leaf Coulsdon | 256 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 420 yd | |
| Whyatts Coffee Shop | 1A The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 432 yd | |
| The Aycorn Shoppe | 258 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 443 yd | |
| Cafe Shack | 225 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tudor Rose | The Tudor Rose Public House, 270 Coulsdon Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny's Fish & Chips | 5 The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 432 yd | |
| Man Lee Chinese Takeaway | 19 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 577 yd | |
| Kebab Time | 23 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 577 yd | |
| Glade Fisheries | 25-29 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon College PLACEHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 287 yd |
| Drive Road DRIVE ROAD | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Grange Park CANONS HILL | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Old Coulsdon Bowls Club Ltd COULSDON ROAD | indoor bowls | 756 yd |
| Purley John Fisher Rfc PARSON'S PIGHTLE PARSON'S PIGHTLE COULSDON ROAD | grass pitches | 839 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 | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.