Zachary Close is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 3GD is located in the Coulsdon Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Zachary Close, Coulsdon, CR5 3GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 3GE, CR5 3FR, CR5 3FZ, CR5 3GF, CR5 3GT, CR5 3FN, CR5 3FY, CR5 3GW, CR5 3FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR5 3GD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 3GD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69% 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 | 48% | 23% | -25.0% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 69% | 44.5% | 44.2% | 24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 3.6% | -14.3% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (94%) 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 | 37.9% | 65.1% | 27.2% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 28.9% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 17% | 5.1% | -11.9% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 0.2% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 3GD this area, 2.2% 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 73.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 2.2% | -17.2% | 18.2% | -16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 4.4% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 4.7% | -12.1% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 12% | -4.3% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 73.7% | 48.2% | 33.8% | 39.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.6% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 15.7% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 82.1% | 40.6% | -41.5% | 81.4% | -40.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 66% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 66% | -20.6% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 21.2% | 19.0% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 66.3% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 23% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 0% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 14.2% | 1.7% | 12.5% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Zachary Close was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% lower than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Zachary Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 117th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Zachary Close, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £599,995 | 2017-11-10 | £623,633 |
| 1 Zachary Close, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £599,995 | 2017-11-10 | £623,633 |
| 3 Zachary Close, Coulsdon, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £599,995 | 2017-11-03 | £623,633 |
CR5 3GD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 172 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,877 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 | 191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 1,677 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 | 1,793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,390 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 3,515 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA | - not rated | 4,055 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Art Caffe | 208 - 210 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 548 yd | |
| Goodlife Jerk Centre At Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 564 yd | |
| Thai Venue | 200 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 564 yd | |
| The Coulsdon Comrades Club | The Comrades Club, 194 Brighton Road | 564 yd | |
| Poppy Cafe At Coulsdon Memorial Park | Poppy Cafe, Coulsdon Memorial Recreation Ground | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 564 yd | |
| The Pembroke, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 714 yd | |
| Coulsdon Victoria Social Club | The Victoria Club, 11 Victoria Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn Express | 192 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 564 yd | |
| Wood And Stone & Suburban Coulsdon | 206 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 564 yd | |
| Happy Swan | 39 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 641 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 215 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 655 yd | |
| Eugreeka!, Bao & Bowls, Wingology, Burger Kong | 158 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 641 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 714 yd | |
| Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smitham Primary School PORTNALLS ROAD | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Coulsdon Community Centre CHIPSTEAD VALLEY ROAD | 655 yd | |
| Coulsdon Memorial Ground COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND MARLPIT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 661 yd |
| Rickman Hill RICKMAN HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,000 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.