Iron Railway Close is in Coulsdon and in Croydon district. CR5 3JZ is located in the Coulsdon Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Iron Railway Close, Coulsdon, CR5 3JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 3JW, CR5 3GQ, CR5 3GN, CR5 3GW, CR5 3GR, CR5 2BS, CR5 2NL, CR5 3GT, CR5 3GF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR5 3JZ 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% |
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 3JZ, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Iron Railway Close was 358.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 457.1% higher than the Coulsdon Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Iron Railway Close has the highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town and the 55th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Wandsworth Court, 2 Iron Railway Close, Coulsdon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2026-01-30 | £320,623 |
| Flat 1 Wandsworth Court, 2 Iron Railway Close, Coulsdon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-31 | £302,127 |
| Flat 9 Wandsworth Court, 2 Iron Railway Close, Coulsdon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2024-07-31 | £293,796 |
| Flat 12 Wandsworth Court, 2 Iron Railway Close, Coulsdon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-05-17 | £319,376 |
| Flat 11 Wandsworth Court, 2 Iron Railway Close, Coulsdon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-14 | £285,390 |
CR5 3JZ 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 | 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 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | - not rated | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 5,223 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rann Horizon School 121 Clapham High Street , SW4 7JR | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Rowan's Hill , Coulsdon Lane CR5 3QG | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 257 yd | |
| Goodlife Jerk Centre At Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 278 yd | |
| Thai Venue | 200 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 278 yd | |
| The Coulsdon Comrades Club | The Comrades Club, 194 Brighton Road | 278 yd | |
| Los Arcos | 169 - 173 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frames Sports Bar | 202 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 278 yd | |
| The Pembroke, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 435 yd | |
| Coulsdon Victoria Social Club | The Victoria Club, 11 Victoria Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn Express | 192 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 278 yd | |
| Wood And Stone & Suburban Coulsdon | 206 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 278 yd | |
| Happy Swan | 39 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 368 yd | |
| Eugreeka!, Bao & Bowls, Wingology, Burger Kong | 158 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 399 yd | |
| Coulsdon Grill | 30 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 159 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 347 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-4 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon | 435 yd | |
| Waitrose | 110-112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smitham Primary School PORTNALLS ROAD | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Coulsdon Memorial Ground COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND COULSDON MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND MARLPIT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 528 yd |
| Coulsdon Community Centre CHIPSTEAD VALLEY ROAD | 649 yd | |
| Oasis Academy Byron ST. DAVIDS | grass pitches | 1,059 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.