Edward Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR5 2NQ 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	48.7%	51.8%	3.1%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	51.3%	48.2%	-3.1%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around CR5 2NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	48%	51.2%	3.2%	37.9%	13.3%
Married: Opposite sex	24.5%	29.2%	4.7%	44.2%	-15.0%
Married: Same sex	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Separated	4.6%	2.3%	-2.3%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	17.9%	12%	-5.9%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	4.1%	3.3%	-0.8%	6.1%	-2.8%

Health

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	37.9%	54.3%	16.4%	48.4%	5.9%
Good health	38.8%	30.5%	-8.3%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	17%	9.7%	-7.3%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	4.9%	3.9%	-1.0%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.4%	11.3%	-8.1%	18.2%	-6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	11.9%	-3.9%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	9.3%	-7.5%	13.4%	-4.1%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	4.6%	2.0%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.3%	18.2%	1.9%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	25.5%	42.7%	17.2%	33.8%	8.9%
Other	3.6%	2%	-1.6%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	1.8%	5.2%	3.4%	1.6%	3.6%
Black African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.5%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	1.8%	5.2%	3.4%	1.0%	4.2%
Other Black	2.2%	0.3%	-1.9%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	0.8%	1.7%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	0.8%	1.7%
White	82.1%	74.3%	-7.8%	81.4%	-7.1%
Arab	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Other	1.8%	2.8%	1.0%	1.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.1% 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%	79.1%	-7.5%	83.2%	-4.1%
European Union	5.8%	7.4%	1.6%	6.1%	1.3%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	0.8%	1.4%
Africa	3.1%	3%	-0.1%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	6.3%	4.1%	5.6%	0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.8%	78.8%	-6.0%	83.2%	-4.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	14.6%	14.2%	9.8%	4.8%
5-10 Years	3.6%	3.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	2.2%	2.5%	0.3%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	8.9%	0.8%	-8.1%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.5%	76.7%	2.8%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.9%	37.2%	7.7%
Christian	42.4%	46.2%	-3.8%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	5%	6.5%	-1.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Edward Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Road was 319.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 406.7% higher than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Edward Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 69th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CR5 2NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Edward Road are based on 127 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Croydon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Edward Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CR5 2NQ

Average Price
£400,141

Semi-Detached
£489,070

Terraced
£418,283

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£294,899

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Edward Road

Average Price
£402,253

Semi-Detached
£525,726

Terraced
£398,456

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£284,069

Other
£726,025

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Edward Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
71 Edward Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£467,000	2025-03-07	£462,524
79 Edward Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£281,000	2025-01-10	£275,059
53 Edward Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£389,120	2024-11-29	£382,120
83 Edward Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-07-17	£281,826
15 Edward Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£360,000	2024-04-26	£365,115

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CR5 2NQ

Employment

CR5 2NQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	144
Retired	43
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	15
Manufacturing	10
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Other	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE	4out of 4	3,090 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE	3out of 4	531 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE	3out of 4	748 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED	- not rated	1,016 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE	4out of 4	1,220 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN	4out of 4	1,552 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH	3out of 4	1,170 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP	3out of 4	2,982 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP	3out of 4	3,106 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES	3out of 4	3,146 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH	3out of 4	3,368 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS	3out of 4	1,623 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB	- not rated	2,141 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL	- not rated	2,322 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ	- not rated	2,810 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR	4out of 4	3,961 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barone	147B Brighton Road, Coulsdon	127 yd
Bombaylicious	145 Brighton Road, Coulsdon	127 yd
T Raj	133-135 Brighton Road, Coulsdon	127 yd
PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings	127 Brighton Road, Coulsdon	127 yd
Grumpy Goose Coffee And Kitchen	136 Brighton Road, Coulsdon	145 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coulsdon Victoria Social Club	The Victoria Club, 11 Victoria Road	73 yd
The Pembroke, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger	12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon	206 yd
Frames Sports Bar	202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon	254 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fresh Fry	143 Brighton Road, Coulsdon	127 yd
Favorite Chicken And Ribs	126 Brighton Road, Coulsdon	145 yd
Eugreeka!, Bao & Bowls, Wingology, Burger Kong	158 Brighton Road, Coulsdon	181 yd
Coulsdon Grill	30 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon	206 yd
Desperados	109 Brighton Road, Coulsdon	237 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores Limited	159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon	175 yd
Tesco	2-4 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon	206 yd
Waitrose	110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon	212 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Smitham Primary School PORTNALLS ROAD	grass pitches	606 yd
Coulsdon Memorial Ground COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND MARLPIT LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	684 yd
Coulsdon Community Centre CHIPSTEAD VALLEY ROAD		850 yd
Oasis Academy Byron ST. DAVIDS	grass pitches	1,092 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	183 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CR5 2NQ