Ellis Road is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 1BY 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 Ellis Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 1DX, CR5 1DU, CR5 1BQ, CR5 1BL, CR5 1DY, CR5 1BJ, CR5 1BP, CR5 1BD, CR5 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR5 1BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.1% | 55.6% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 40.9% | 44.4% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 24.9% | 30.7% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 44.6% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 14.9% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 24.9% | 8.4% | -16.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.6% | 44.8% | 11.2% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 31.4% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 22% | 13.8% | -8.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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 | 33.5% | 22.5% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 6.4% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 14.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 16.2% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 28.4% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 87.3% | 83.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 91.5% | 82.4% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 82.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.8% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ellis Road was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.6% lower than the Old Coulsdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ellis Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Old Coulsdon and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ellis Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-02-02 | £344,982 |
| 2 Ellis Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2014-06-23 | £441,913 |
| 18 Ellis Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2006-10-17 | £382,548 |
| 2 Ellis Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2004-05-28 | £420,358 |
| 10 Ellis Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2001-06-29 | £417,083 |
CR5 1BY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR5 1BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,025 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 | 585 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Junior School Coulsdon Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1EH | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Infant and Nursery School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 2out of 4 | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,797 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 3,725 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzefield Middle School Delabole Road , Merstham RH1 3PA | - not rated | 4,830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 866 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 2,967 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 | 647 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 | 1,466 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Rowan's Hill , Coulsdon Lane CR5 3QG | - not rated | 2,848 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Shack | 225 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 402 yd | |
| Whyatts Coffee Shop | 1A The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 726 yd | |
| Stella's Emporium | 1B The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 791 yd | |
| The Aycorn Shoppe | 258 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 825 yd | |
| Curry Leaf Coulsdon | 256 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tudor Rose | The Tudor Rose Public House, 270 Coulsdon Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Lee Chinese Takeaway | 19 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 454 yd | |
| Kebab Time | 23 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 454 yd | |
| Glade Fisheries | 25-29 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 600 yd | |
| Danny's Fish & Chips | 5 The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Road DRIVE ROAD | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Purley John Fisher Rfc PARSON'S PIGHTLE PARSON'S PIGHTLE COULSDON ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Coulsdon College PLACEHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Grange Park CANONS HILL | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Coulsdon Common COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Joliffe Field THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Joliffe Playing Ground THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.