Bradmore Green is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 2LQ 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 Bradmore Green, Coulsdon, CR5 2LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 2LP, CR5 2LR, CR5 2LF, CR5 1ED, CR5 2LN, CR5 2LD, CR5 2HH, CR5 2LU, CR5 2HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR5 2LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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 | 25% | 23.1% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 62% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 41.8% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 42.2% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 14.2% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 41.3% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 89.6% | 82% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 90.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 90.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradmore Green was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Old Coulsdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradmore Green has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Old Coulsdon and the 97th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Folly Bradmore Green, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2022-11-08 | £804,725 |
| Bradmore Farm Bradmore Green, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2021-05-07 | £940,473 |
| Colgryn Bradmore Green, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 1997-06-12 | £844,892 |
| Richards Folly Bradmore Green, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 1995-07-04 | £938,818 |
CR5 2LQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR5 2LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 2out of 4 | 179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Junior School St David's , CR5 2XE | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Infant School St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 3,657 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 4,331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,739 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Coulsdon Bowling Club | Old Coulsdon Bowling And Social Club, 81 Coulsdon Road | 205 yd | |
| Curry Leaf Coulsdon | 256 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 339 yd | |
| The Aycorn Shoppe | 258 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon | 389 yd | |
| Stella's Emporium | 1B The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 411 yd | |
| Whyatts Coffee Shop | 1A The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tudor Rose | The Tudor Rose Public House, 270 Coulsdon Road | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny's Fish & Chips | 5 The Parade, Coulsdon Road | 541 yd | |
| Man Lee Chinese Takeaway | 19 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 996 yd | |
| Kebab Time | 23 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 996 yd | |
| Glade Fisheries | 25-29 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Coulsdon Bowls Club Ltd COULSDON ROAD | indoor bowls | 150 yd |
| Grange Park CANONS HILL | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Coulsdon College PLACEHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Oasis Academy Byron ST. DAVIDS | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Coulsdon Manor Hotel & Golf Club COULSDON COURT ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| New Valley Primary School OLD LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Drive Road DRIVE ROAD | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Coulsdon Memorial Ground COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND MARLPIT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,084 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.