Cayton Road is in Coulsdon and in Reigate And Banstead district. CR5 1PU is located in the Hooley, Merstham & Netherne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cayton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 1PW, CR5 1PS, CR5 1LT, CR5 1RR, CR5 1RN, CR5 1LW, CR5 1RS, CR5 1LZ, CR5 1LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR5 1PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 47.6% | 53.8% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 46.2% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 39.7% | 41.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 41.6% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 59.1% | 60.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 28.3% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around CR5 1PU this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 16.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 16.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 47.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 83.7% | 71% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 85.6% | 78.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 78.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 14.4% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0.8% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cayton Road was 7.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% lower than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cayton Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Banstead Village and the 21st lowest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Leyfield Villa Cayton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-11-10 | £366,805 |
| Flat 6 Leyfield Villa Cayton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-01-03 | £432,575 |
| Flat 4 Leyfield Villa Cayton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2020-12-09 | £333,921 |
| Flat 6 Leyfield Villa Cayton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2018-09-14 | £440,938 |
| Flat 1 Leyfield Villa Cayton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2016-09-05 | £463,380 |
CR5 1PU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1PU 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 | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 3,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstead First School High Road , Chipstead CR5 3SD | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School 93 Rook Lane , Chaldon CR3 5BN | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | 3out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Junior School Coulsdon Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1EH | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzefield Middle School Delabole Road , Merstham RH1 3PA | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 3,843 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Alexandra and Albert Junior School Gatton Park , RH2 0TD | - not rated | 4,029 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 5,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstham Park School Taynton Drive , RH1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 3,797 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX | - not rated | 4,485 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 | 4,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,508 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harps Oak Independent School 180 London Road North , Merstham RH1 3BP | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Rowan's Hill , Coulsdon Lane CR5 3QG | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Chaldon School Chaldon Rise, Rockshaw Road , Merstham RH1 3DB | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | - not rated | 3,401 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 874 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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.