Caterham Drive is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 1JL 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 1JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 1JS, CR5 1ST, CR5 1SW, CR5 1SU, CR5 1JW, CR5 1JR, CR5 1JJ, CR5 1EW, CR5 1QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR5 1JL 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 1JL 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 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% lower than the Old Coulsdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caterham Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Old Coulsdon and the 165th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2025-04-07 | £730,000 |
| 144 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2023-10-27 | £487,780 |
| 160 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2022-09-15 | £600,426 |
| 146 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-06-24 | £492,063 |
| 148 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-30 | £518,395 |
CR5 1JL 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 1JL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,877 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 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Valley Primary School New Valley Primary School , Purley CR8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 720 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 3,515 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham Pumas YFC | Joliffe Playing Ground, Fox Lane | 768 yd | |
| Cafe Shack | 225 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 1,036 yd | |
| Dewan-e-am Caterham | 188 Coulsdon Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Public House | Fox Lane, Caterham | 768 yd | |
| Wattenden Arms | Old Lodge Lane, Kenley | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Fisheries | 25-29 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 916 yd | |
| Man Lee Chinese Takeaway | 19 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 1,055 yd | |
| Kebab Time | 23 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 1,055 yd | |
| Fishmongers Chippy | 180 Coulsdon Road | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Coulsdon Common COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 869 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 291.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.