Malcolm Road is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 2DA 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 Malcolm Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 2DB, CR5 2AA, CR5 2RA, CR5 2ND, CR5 2AG, CR5 2NE, CR5 2BN, CR5 2NJ, CR5 2RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR5 2DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51% | 49.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49% | 50.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 31.3% | 38.4% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 47.8% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (90%) 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 | 49.3% | 53.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.5% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2DA this area, 9.7% 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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 9.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 6.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 44.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 72.4% | 64.3% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 71.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 71.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 9.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 79.8% | 70.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.7% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 3.3% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malcolm Road was 179.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 184.7% higher than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malcolm Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 164th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 72.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Malcolm Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-02-09 | £337,796 |
| 20 Malcolm Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-02-15 | £392,777 |
| 44 Malcolm Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-11-27 | £472,398 |
| 30 Malcolm Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-08-09 | £422,323 |
| 8 Malcolm Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2017-11-02 | £428,390 |
CR5 2DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2DA 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 | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 3,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 4out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,729 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bliss Caffe | 18 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 98 yd | |
| Mammas Pizza | 34 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 105 yd | |
| The Valley Cafe | 6 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 105 yd | |
| Fireaway Coulsdon | 8 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 105 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 132 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pembroke, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 105 yd | |
| Coulsdon Victoria Social Club | The Victoria Club, 11 Victoria Road | 192 yd | |
| Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Grill | 30 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 105 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 126 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 114 yd | |
| Eugreeka!, Bao & Bowls, Wingology, Burger Kong | 158 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 150 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | 143 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 168 yd | |
| Happy Swan | 39 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2-4 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 105 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 213 yd | |
| Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 220 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smitham Primary School PORTNALLS ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Coulsdon Community Centre CHIPSTEAD VALLEY ROAD | 670 yd | |
| Coulsdon Memorial Ground COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND MARLPIT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Woodcote High School MEADOW RISE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.