Chaldon Way is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 1DF 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 Chaldon Way, Coulsdon, CR5 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 1DL, CR5 1DE, CR5 1DP, CR5 1PG, CR5 1DH, CR5 1PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR5 1DF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.6% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 31.4% | 34.5% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 54.6% | 57% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 30.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 10.9% | 11.2% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 20.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 41.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 83.4% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 93.2% | 89.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 89.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.6% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chaldon Way was 24.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chaldon Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 125th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 253.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 Chaldon Way, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £592,500 | 2022-03-14 | £564,196 |
| 150 Chaldon Way, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £627,500 | 2021-06-28 | £631,017 |
| 144 Chaldon Way, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2019-06-07 | £601,192 |
| 182 Chaldon Way, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2018-09-03 | £589,437 |
| 172 Chaldon Way, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2017-11-27 | £633,843 |
CR5 1DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 4,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 4,629 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 3,829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 3,840 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 3,876 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Leaf Coulsdon | 256 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 899 yd | |
| Stella's Emporium | 1B The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 947 yd | |
| The Aycorn Shoppe | 258 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 958 yd | |
| Old Coulsdon Bowling Club | Old Coulsdon Bowling And Social Club, 81 Coulsdon Road | 972 yd | |
| The Full Monty Cafe | Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club | Woodplace Lane, Hooley | 887 yd | |
| The Tudor Rose | The Tudor Rose Public House, 270 Coulsdon Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny's Fish & Chips | 5 The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Road DRIVE ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Coulsdon College PLACEHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Oasis Academy Byron ST. DAVIDS | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Grange Park CANONS HILL | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Old Coulsdon Bowls Club Ltd COULSDON ROAD | indoor bowls | 961 yd |
| Coulsdon Memorial Ground COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND MARLPIT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 186.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.