Church Cottages is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 1HA 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 Church Cottages, Coulsdon, CR5 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 1HR, CR5 1EA, CR5 1HF, CR5 1EH, CR5 1HG, CR5 1HH, CR5 1AY, CR5 1LA, CR5 1HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR5 1HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 55.9% | 53.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 44.1% | 46.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 1HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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 | 16.6% | 21.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 63.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 9.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 44.5% | 53.5% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 38.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 6.3% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.7% | 16.4% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 15.9% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 14.2% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 38.5% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.2% | 91.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 90.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 90.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 66.1% | 46.2% | 19.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Cottages was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% higher than the Old Coulsdon average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Church Cottages has the 8th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Old Coulsdon and the 409th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Church Path, Coulsdon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2011-10-17 | £719,720 |
| 2A Church Cottages, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2001-02-28 | £412,443 |
| 2A Church Cottages, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 1996-07-30 | £399,808 |
CR5 1HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keston Infant and Nursery School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | - not rated | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 2out of 4 | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Junior School Coulsdon Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1EH | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | - not rated | 378 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 | 3,265 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 3,932 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 | 251 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 3,135 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 | 251 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 | 1,864 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aycorn Shoppe | 258 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 81 yd | |
| Stella's Emporium | 1B The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 110 yd | |
| Curry Leaf Coulsdon | 256 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 131 yd | |
| Whyatts Coffee Shop | 1A The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 173 yd | |
| Old Coulsdon Bowling Club | Old Coulsdon Bowling And Social Club, 81 Coulsdon Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tudor Rose | The Tudor Rose Public House, 270 Coulsdon Road | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny's Fish & Chips | 5 The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 173 yd | |
| Man Lee Chinese Takeaway | 19 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 639 yd | |
| Kebab Time | 23 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 639 yd | |
| Glade Fisheries | 25-29 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Park CANONS HILL | grass pitches | 79 yd |
| Coulsdon College PLACEHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 247 yd |
| Old Coulsdon Bowls Club Ltd COULSDON ROAD | indoor bowls | 406 yd |
| Drive Road DRIVE ROAD | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Oasis Academy Byron ST. DAVIDS | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| New Valley Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Purley John Fisher Rfc PARSON'S PIGHTLE PARSON'S PIGHTLE COULSDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.