Walpole Avenue is in Chipstead, Coulsdon and in Reigate And Banstead district. CR5 3PP is located in the Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walpole Avenue, Chipstead, Coulsdon, CR5 3PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR5 3PS, CR5 3PR, CR5 3PF, CR5 3PA, CR5 3PH, CR5 3PD, CR5 3TF, CR5 3TD, CR5 3PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR5 3PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51.2% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.8% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3PP 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 | 29.2% | 31.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 54.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 50.1% | 60.2% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 32.6% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 5% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 13.2% | 11.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 42.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 93% | 89.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 91.3% | 90.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 90.4% | 91.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 76.7% | 18.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walpole Avenue was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walpole Avenue has the 31st highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Banstead Village and the 198th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirador Walpole Avenue, Coulsdon, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £2,030,000 | 2019-12-20 | £2,353,384 |
| Hedgeside Walpole Avenue, Coulsdon, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2019-12-20 | £2,898,256 |
| Half Acres Walpole Avenue, Coulsdon, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2017-12-08 | £1,318,008 |
| Hedgeside Walpole Avenue, Coulsdon, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2017-11-15 | £1,274,043 |
| The Grey Cottage Walpole Avenue, Coulsdon, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2016-09-27 | £1,415,858 |
CR5 3PP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CR5 3PP 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne Primary School Carshalton Road , Woodmansterne SM7 3HU | 3out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Court Road , SM7 2PH | 3out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | 3out of 4 | 3,444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 4,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 4,733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 5,108 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA | - not rated | 3,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aberdour Preparatory School Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Trust School Tadworth Court , KT20 5RU | 3out of 4 | 4,368 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Surrey Teaching Centre Tadworth Street , Tadworth Court KT20 5RU | 4out of 4 | 4,368 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 4,536 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstead Tandoori | 34 Chipstead Station Parade, Chipstead | 294 yd | |
| The Grape Variety | 12 Chipstead Station Parade, Chipstead | 352 yd | |
| Simply Delicious | 18 Chipstead Station Parade, Chipstead | 352 yd | |
| Chipstead Golf Club | How Lane, Chipstead | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midday Sun Hungry Horse | Outwood Lane, Chipstead | 546 yd | |
| Ramblers Rest Public House | Outwood Lane, Coulsdon | 616 yd | |
| Chipstead Hardcourt Tennis Club | High Road, Chipstead | 757 yd | |
| The Chipstead Players | The Courtyard Theatre, Longshaw Stables | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chipstead Golf Club How Lane | golf | 336 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 | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.