CR5 covers Coulsdon in south London, a district scoring 53.4/100 on trajectory metrics and ranking in the 70th percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices grew at 1.2% CAGR while rental yields expanded at 5.7% CAGR, indicating stronger investor returns through lettings than capital appreciation. Population increased modestly at 1.3% over the same period. The area is classified as early-stage gentrification, suggesting ongoing transition with potential for demographic and economic shifts. These metrics reflect a rental-focused market rather than one driven by rapid price escalation, relevant for investors evaluating income-generating strategies versus longer-term appreciation.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Coulsdon · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.8 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by demand.
66 planning applications submitted in CR5 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Change of use of agricultural land to a cricket pitch.Jun 2026 · Registered
- Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall of the original house by 4.5 metres with an eaves height of 2.97 metres and a maximum height of 3.25 metresJun 2026 · pending
- Dropped kerb to access drive.Jun 2026 · Registered
Coulsdon (CR5) common questions
Is Coulsdon up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Coulsdon (CR5) as Early. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 22% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Coulsdon safe?
Coulsdon has a safety score of 32/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Coulsdon?
The average property price in Coulsdon (CR5) is £518k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Coulsdon?
The median monthly rent in Coulsdon (CR5) is £1,536 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Coulsdon?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Crawley (RH10), Morden (SM4), Brixton (SW2), Croydon (CR0), Sutton (SM1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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