Portnalls Road is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 3DD 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 Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 3DG, CR5 3DJ, CR5 3DH, CR5 3BS, CR5 3DA, CR5 3BR, CR5 3FJ, CR5 3BQ, CR5 3GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR5 3DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 38.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 48.1% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) 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 | 49.3% | 56.6% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 33.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 6% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around CR5 3DD this area, 9% 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 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 9% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 6.9% | -14.7% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 19.7% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 45.5% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 9.9% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 8.9% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 81.8% | 61.7% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 89.2% | 83.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 82.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.1% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 0.3% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portnalls Road was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portnalls Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 314th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-02-10 | £484,342 |
| 10 Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-09-09 | £608,870 |
| 2 Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-07-05 | £646,397 |
| 2D Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £787,500 | 2021-11-17 | £757,927 |
| 2C Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £757,500 | 2021-05-07 | £765,177 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 34 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,917 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 | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 4out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 3,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA | - not rated | 3,635 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Buzz | 187 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 231 yd | |
| I Calabresi | 227 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 231 yd | |
| Roy's Kitchen At The Smugglers Inn | 318-320 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 282 yd | |
| Smugglers Inn | 318-320 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 282 yd | |
| Goodlife Jerk Centre At Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 665 yd | |
| The Pembroke, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 757 yd | |
| Coulsdon Victoria Social Club | The Victoria Club, 11 Victoria Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chips | 215 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 231 yd | |
| 328 Chinese Takeaway | 328 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 282 yd | |
| Wok Inn Express | 192 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 665 yd | |
| Wood And Stone & Suburban Coulsdon | 206 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 665 yd | |
| Happy Swan | 39 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 743 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 757 yd | |
| Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Community Centre CHIPSTEAD VALLEY ROAD | 305 yd | |
| Smitham Primary School PORTNALLS ROAD | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Rickman Hill RICKMAN HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| Coulsdon Memorial Ground COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND MARLPIT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 246.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.