Caterham Drive is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 1JS 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 1JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 1JL, CR5 1ST, CR5 1EW, CR5 1SW, CR5 1SU, CR5 1JW, CR5 1JR, CR5 1JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR5 1JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51.1% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.9% | -4.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 35% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 49.3% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 43.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 39% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 13.6% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.9% | 16% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 11.7% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 37.2% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.7% | 82.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87% 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% | 87% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 87% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caterham Drive was 38.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% lower than the Old Coulsdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Caterham Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Old Coulsdon and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-05-03 | £566,346 |
| 183 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-10-31 | £612,462 |
| 245 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-09-23 | £480,674 |
| 213 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-03-25 | £607,432 |
| 215 Caterham Drive, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2020-11-20 | £455,617 |
CR5 1JS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
CR5 1JS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,949 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 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whyteleafe Primary School Whyteleafe Hill , CR3 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 4,553 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 | 970 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhyrst Grange School 160 Stanstead Road , CR3 6AF | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 779 yd | |
| Dewan-e-am Caterham | 188 Coulsdon Road | 1,003 yd | |
| The Arc | The Arc, 39 Weston Drive | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Public House | Fox Lane, Caterham | 779 yd | |
| Wattenden Arms | Old Lodge Lane, Kenley | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishmongers Chippy | 180 Coulsdon Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Glade Fisheries | 25-29 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Coulsdon Common COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 902 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 150.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.