The Ridge is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 2AT is located in the Coulsdon Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ridge, Coulsdon, CR5 2AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 2AY, CR5 2BP, CR5 2AU, CR5 2AW, CR5 2AX, CR5 2AD, CR5 2BL, CR8 4NG, CR5 2AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR5 2AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 24.8% | 24.7% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 62.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 49.7% | 58.7% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 25.7% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2AT this area, 9.1% 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 9.9% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 50.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 10.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| White | 68.8% | 57.7% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 85.4% | 77.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 10.9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 77.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 18.1% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 0.6% | -11.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridge was 32.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Ridge has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 196th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 The Ridge, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-07-16 | £534,775 |
| 22 The Ridge, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-12-20 | £537,270 |
| 17 The Ridge, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-09-23 | £718,692 |
| 6 The Ridge, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-02-25 | £607,244 |
| 19 The Ridge, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2021-11-16 | £784,394 |
CR5 2AT 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Care | Callum House, 26 The Drive | 188 yd | |
| Woodcote Care Home | 100 Woodcote Grove Road, Coulsdon | 364 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 84 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 531 yd | |
| Mazu Restaurant | 105A Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 557 yd | |
| The Light Bar Caffe | 121 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Victoria Social Club | The Victoria Club, 11 Victoria Road | 752 yd | |
| The Pembroke, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 832 yd | |
| Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desperados | 109 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 572 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 119 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 572 yd | |
| Star Chippy | 85 Stoats Nest Road, Coulsdon | 647 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | 143 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 701 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 126 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 601 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 832 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodcote High School MEADOW RISE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Dynamics Health & Fitness (Closed) 112A 112A Brighton Road | health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
| Beaumont Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 254.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 165.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.