Waddington Avenue is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 1QE 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 Waddington Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 1QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 1QG, CR5 1SE, CR5 1LS, CR5 1SA, CR5 1LN, CR5 1LR, CR5 1EL, CR5 1SG, CR5 1EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR5 1QE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 55.6% | 56.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 44.4% | 43.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 28.4% | 34.6% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 44.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 14% | 9.3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 44.4% | 46.5% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.3% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 15.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 21.9% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 21% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 25.2% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 4.7% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 72% | 77.5% | 5.5% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 86.2% | 80.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 80.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 0% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waddington Avenue was 120.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 163.5% higher than the Old Coulsdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waddington Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Old Coulsdon and the 305th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Waddington Avenue, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-12-12 | £503,503 |
| 10 Waddington Avenue, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-09-16 | £471,383 |
| 10 Waddington Avenue, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-05-31 | £343,874 |
| 10 Waddington Avenue, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2016-10-31 | £438,889 |
| 24 Waddington Avenue, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2012-11-30 | £496,245 |
CR5 1QE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 4,817 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 | 314 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Valley Primary School New Valley Primary School , Purley CR8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayes Primary School Hayes Lane , CR8 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Community school | 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 | 349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 4,148 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 | 2,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 3,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Shack | 225 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 156 yd | |
| Whyatts Coffee Shop | 1A The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 612 yd | |
| Stella's Emporium | 1B The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 734 yd | |
| The Aycorn Shoppe | 258 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 762 yd | |
| Curry Leaf Coulsdon | 256 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tudor Rose | The Tudor Rose Public House, 270 Coulsdon Road | 491 yd | |
| The Fox Public House | Fox Lane, Caterham | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Lee Chinese Takeaway | 19 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 147 yd | |
| Kebab Time | 23 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 147 yd | |
| Glade Fisheries | 25-29 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 178 yd | |
| Danny's Fish & Chips | 5 The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purley John Fisher Rfc PARSON'S PIGHTLE PARSON'S PIGHTLE COULSDON ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Coulsdon College PLACEHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 645 yd |
| Drive Road DRIVE ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Coulsdon Common COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Grange Park CANONS HILL | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Joliffe Field THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Joliffe Playing Ground THE FOX THE FOX COULSDON COMMON | grass pitches | 898 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.