Woodlands Grove is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 3AG 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 Woodlands Grove, Coulsdon, CR5 3AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 3AP, CR5 3AL, CR5 3AE, CR5 3AB, CR5 3AF, CR5 3AQ, CR5 3AR, CR5 3AS, CR5 3AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR5 3AG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 3AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 28.4% | 31% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 54.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 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 (87.4%) 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 | 47.6% | 51.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 36.2% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 16.7% | 15% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 8.5% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 15.4% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 20.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 34.1% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.8% | 88.9% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 94% | 90.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 90.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Grove was 54.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodlands Grove has the 28th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 385th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Woodlands Grove, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-05-03 | £502,980 |
| 58 Woodlands Grove, Coulsdon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £469,000 | 2023-10-20 | £465,489 |
| 66 Woodlands Grove, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-07-28 | £555,224 |
| 88 Woodlands Grove, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-05-19 | £591,186 |
| 94 Woodlands Grove, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-12-01 | £465,501 |
CR5 3AG 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | 4out of 4 | 183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne Primary School Carshalton Road , Woodmansterne SM7 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 2,191 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 | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,894 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 3,124 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA | - not rated | 3,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 3,773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 3,933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 691 yd | |
| Smugglers Inn | 318-320 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 691 yd | |
| Cafe Buzz | 187 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 692 yd | |
| I Calabresi | 227 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 692 yd | |
| Chipstead Golf Club | How Lane, Chipstead | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midday Sun Hungry Horse | Outwood Lane, Chipstead | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328 Chinese Takeaway | 328 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 691 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 215 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 692 yd | |
| Jades | 1 Rectory Lane, Banstead | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rickman Hill RICKMAN HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 332 yd |
| Coulsdon Community Centre CHIPSTEAD VALLEY ROAD | 894 yd | |
| Smitham Primary School PORTNALLS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.