Barrie Close is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 3BX 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 Barrie Close, Coulsdon, CR5 3BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 3BH, CR5 3BR, CR5 3BE, CR5 3HG, CR5 3BQ, CR5 3HB, CR5 3HH, CR5 3HA, CR5 3DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR5 3BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 54.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 44.6% | 45.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR5 3BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 37.7% | 42.8% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 40.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 47.2% | 48.1% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 31.6% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 14.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 18.3% | 18.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 7.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 36.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 80.4% | 69.9% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 86.7% | 82.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 82.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.1% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 0% | -11.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrie Close was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrie Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 186th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Barrie Close, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2008-01-08 | £567,418 |
| 2 Barrie Close, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 1998-06-15 | £583,062 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | - not rated | 360 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | - not rated | 973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity School Rowan's Hill , Coulsdon Lane CR5 3QG | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rann Horizon School 121 Clapham High Street , SW4 7JR | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 128 yd | |
| Smugglers Inn | 318-320 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 128 yd | |
| Cafe Buzz | 187 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 128 yd | |
| I Calabresi | 227 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 128 yd | |
| Fillings | 37 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 698 yd | |
| The Pembroke, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 732 yd | |
| Coulsdon Victoria Social Club | The Victoria Club, 11 Victoria Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328 Chinese Takeaway | 328 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 128 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 215 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 128 yd | |
| Happy Swan | 39 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 681 yd | |
| Wok Inn Express | 192 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 698 yd | |
| Wood And Stone & Suburban Coulsdon | 206 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2-4 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 732 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 760 yd | |
| Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Community Centre CHIPSTEAD VALLEY ROAD | 81 yd | |
| Smitham Primary School PORTNALLS ROAD | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Rickman Hill RICKMAN HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 987 yd |
| Clockhouse Recreation Ground Richland Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,043 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.