Welcombes View Coulsdon, Croydon
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR5), about 180 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 20503195.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £715,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7, C: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Croydon costs £2,600 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Woodmansterne, about 310 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 104 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bramley Avenue Surgery, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 60 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | £715,000 | £710,000 | £720,000 |
| 2015 | 8 | £616,000 | £515,000 | £672,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2020 | 4 CR5 3FJ | Detached | £720,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2020 | 16 CR5 3FJ | Detached | £710,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2015 | 8 CR5 3FJ | Detached | £632,000 | New build. |
| 31 Jul 2015 | 18 CR5 3FJ | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2015 | 16 CR5 3FJ | Detached | £635,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jul 2015 | 12 CR5 3FJ | Detached | £515,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jul 2015 | 6 CR5 3FJ | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2015 | 10 CR5 3FJ | Detached | £515,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2015 | 14 CR5 3FJ | Detached | £515,000 | New build. |
| 15 Jul 2015 | 4 CR5 3FJ | Detached | £672,000 | New build. |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 2 CR5 3FJ | Detached | £525,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 143 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 2012-2021 (4); 2014 (4); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Croydon in 2026-27: Band D £2,600 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,733 | £2,022 | £2,311 | £2,600 | £3,178 | £3,755 | £4,333 | £5,200 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (45% of about 1,030 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Coulsdon Community Centre: up to 42 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Land North East Of Barrie Close (Coulsdon Community Centre) Chipstead Valley Road: up to 33 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Land North East Of Barrie Close (Coulsdon Community Centre) Chipstead Valley Road CR5 3BE: up to 33 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- 41 Chipstead Valley Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- 41 Chipstead Valley Road: up to 10 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- 41 Chipstead Valley Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Rear Of 41 To 43, Chipstead Valley Road: up to 10 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Renault Croydon, 305 Brighton Road: up to 122 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 86 m and 104 m above sea level (98 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR5 3DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR5 3FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woodmansterne 127,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 310 m |
| Coulsdon South 2.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Coulsdon Town 98,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rickman Hill Coulsdon | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kingston Town End Pier Kingston Upon Thames | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 18.9 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bramley Avenue Surgery | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Valley Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Idh LTD | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Purley War Memorial Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Kenley Police Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rickman Hill Recreation Ground 6.6 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Smitham Allotments 7,310 m² | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Surrey Iron Railway embankment, approximately 130m south west of Lion Green Road, Coulsdon, a scheduled monument, 640 m (0.4 miles) east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Iron Railway embankment, approximately 130m south west of Lion Green Road, Coulsdon | Scheduled monument | 640 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Regular aggregate field system, associated trackway and Anglo-Saxon barrow field on Farthing Downs, 490m east of Hooley Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Promenade de Verdun Memorial Landscape | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Postern Wood | Wood | 330 m south |
| Twiners Shaw | Wood | 400 m (0.2 miles) east |
| Dunstan's Wood | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Elmore Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Dollyper's Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Happy Valley | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Croydon: see them on the Croydon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Smitham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodcote Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Woodcote High School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Byron | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodmansterne Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis CR5 3BY | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Mr Chips CR5 3BR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| I Calabresi CR5 3BR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2025 |
| Smugglers Inn CR5 3BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Sally Salon Services CR5 3BE | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2022 |
| Freckles At Smugglers Inn CR5 3BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2025 |
| Budgens At ESSO Coulsdon CR5 3BR | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Greggs At MFG Coulsdon CR5 3BR | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Kingfishers Day Nursery CR5 3BE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 328 Chinese Food Takeaway CR5 3BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Buzz CR5 3BR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 4 Good | 13 Sep 2025 |
| Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon) CR5 3BT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Nov 2025 |
| St Aidans Roman Catholic Primary School CR5 3DE | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Olive Dining At Smitham Primary School CR5 3DE | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Best One CR5 3BJ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near B2032 (11); On or near Chipstead Valley Road (11); On or near Linden Avenue (7); On or near Welcombes View (6); On or near Petrol Station (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Portnalls Rise · Portnalls Close · Vincent Road · Linden Avenue · Sherwood Road · Westleigh Avenue · Woodstock Road · Tickners Way · Barrie Close · Coniston Road · Chipstead Valley Road · Shaftesbury Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.