Bramley Avenue is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 2DS 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 Bramley Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 2DQ, CR5 2DE, CR5 2DY, CR5 2DT, CR5 2DH, CR5 2DX, CR5 2DF, CR5 3HA, CR5 3HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR5 2DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.3% 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 | 22% | 22.9% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.3% | 65.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 21.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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%) 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 | 54.9% | 53.7% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
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.
In the area around CR5 2DS this area, 9.8% 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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 49.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 17.5% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 14.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.7% | 69.1% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 86.6% | 81.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 81.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 15.7% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 1.1% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 15.7% | 1.7% | 14.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bramley Avenue was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bramley Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 157th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Bramley Avenue, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2017-12-18 | £754,941 |
| 25 Bramley Avenue, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2017-05-31 | £735,071 |
| 19 Bramley Avenue, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2014-04-29 | £659,201 |
| 23 Bramley Avenue, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2009-10-30 | £778,414 |
| 23 Bramley Avenue, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2005-05-20 | £679,213 |
CR5 2DS 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 3,415 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 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne Primary School Carshalton Road , Woodmansterne SM7 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,753 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 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 3,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 2,805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 3,446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy's Kitchen At The Smugglers Inn | 318-320 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 497 yd | |
| Smugglers Inn | 318-320 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 497 yd | |
| Cafe Buzz | 187 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 505 yd | |
| I Calabresi | 227 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 505 yd | |
| Abuela Play Cafe | 38-40 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pembroke, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 530 yd | |
| Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 581 yd | |
| Coulsdon Victoria Social Club | The Victoria Club, 11 Victoria Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328 Chinese Takeaway | 328 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 497 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 215 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 505 yd | |
| Happy Swan | 39 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 515 yd | |
| Coulsdon Grill | 30 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 530 yd | |
| Eugreeka!, Bao & Bowls, Wingology, Burger Kong | 158 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2-4 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 530 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 607 yd | |
| Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Community Centre CHIPSTEAD VALLEY ROAD | 311 yd | |
| Smitham Primary School PORTNALLS ROAD | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Woodcote Park Golf Club WOODCOTE GROVE | golf, health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Woodcote High School MEADOW RISE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.