Caterham Drive is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 1JG 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 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 1JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 1QY, CR5 1QW, CR5 1JQ, CR5 1JJ, CR5 1JR, CR5 1QR, CR5 1QN, CR5 1JW, CR5 1QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR5 1JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 1JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 23.3% | 25.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 59.3% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 49.7% | 47.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 37.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 6.1% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 19.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 33.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 85.1% | 85.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 89.4% | 86.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 86.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.3% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caterham Drive was 9.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% lower than the Old Coulsdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Caterham Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Old Coulsdon and the 28th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2025-09-02 | £737,019 |
| 100 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-10-17 | £489,905 |
| 86 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2023-12-08 | £758,115 |
| 110 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-05-12 | £657,197 |
| 94A Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2021-09-02 | £558,108 |
CR5 1JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 3,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,658 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 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Junior School Coulsdon Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1EH | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Infant and Nursery School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 2out of 4 | 1,405 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 | 2,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 588 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 837 yd | |
| Caterham Pumas YFC | Joliffe Playing Ground, Fox Lane | 907 yd | |
| Whyatts Coffee Shop | 1A The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 960 yd | |
| Stella's Emporium | 1B The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 1,082 yd | |
| The Aycorn Shoppe | 258 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattenden Arms | Old Lodge Lane, Kenley | 637 yd | |
| The Fox Public House | Fox Lane, Caterham | 907 yd | |
| The Tudor Rose | The Tudor Rose Public House, 270 Coulsdon Road | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Fisheries | 25-29 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 616 yd | |
| Man Lee Chinese Takeaway | 19 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 767 yd | |
| Kebab Time | 23 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 767 yd | |
| Danny's Fish & Chips | 5 The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Coulsdon Common COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Purley John Fisher Rfc PARSON'S PIGHTLE PARSON'S PIGHTLE COULSDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Coulsdon College PLACEHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,087 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 | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.