The Village Square is in Coulsdon and in Reigate And Banstead district. CR5 1LZ is located in the Hooley, Merstham & Netherne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 2003-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Village Square, Coulsdon, CR5 1LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 1LX, CR5 1LU, CR5 1LY, CR5 1LW, CR5 1RS, CR5 1LT, CR5 1RZ, CR5 1RR, CR5 1NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR5 1LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.7% | 49.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.4% | 40.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 40.6% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10.2% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 64.4% | 60.2% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 29.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.2% | 18% | -3.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 43.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 87% | 77.6% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 90.8% | 88.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 89.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Village Square was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Village Square has the 27th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Banstead Village and the 177th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Village Square, Coulsdon, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-01-13 | £537,796 |
| 16 The Village Square, Coulsdon, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2021-09-01 | £581,038 |
| 12 The Village Square, Coulsdon, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2021-06-25 | £285,563 |
| 21 The Village Square, Coulsdon, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2021-04-16 | £412,595 |
| 7 The Village Square, Coulsdon, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-04-12 | £456,513 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Infant School 93 Rook Lane , Chaldon CR3 5BN | 4out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | 3out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 4out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 3,217 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 | 2,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | - not rated | 4,067 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 4,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 4,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX | - not rated | 4,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Alexandra and Albert School Gatton Park , RH2 0TD | 3out of 4 | 4,254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Sunstone Grove , Merstham RH1 3PR | 3out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unified Academy Chart Lane South , RH5 4DB | 1out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 4,117 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhyrst Grange School 160 Stanstead Road , CR3 6AF | - not rated | 4,138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Co UK Ltd | 119 London Road North, Merstham | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Netherne Casc (Reigate Priory Fc) WOODPLACE LANE | grass pitches | 973 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.