Located at the southern edge of the London Borough of Croydon, Coulsdon Town is a suburban ward on the fringe of Greater London, bordering Surrey. It centres on the old village high street and sits close to open green spaces such as Farthing Downs and Happy Valley, which form part of the chalk ridges of the North Downs, while offering commuter rail links into central London.
Historically a rural village that expanded with the arrival of the railways, Coulsdon Town mixes period houses and local shops with small businesses and light industry; conservation areas, allotments and active community groups give it a village-like feel despite suburban growth. The area’s character reflects its countryside setting and commuter economy, making it popular with walkers, families and those seeking quieter living close to London.
Postcode districts covering Coulsdon Town
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 17.8 miles
- Islington 16 miles
- City of Westminster 13.5 miles
- Bexley 16 miles
- Sutton 3.2 miles
- Crawley 14 miles
- Croydon 4.1 miles
- Slough 24.2 miles
- Harrow 20.8 miles
- Woking 18.8 miles
- Grays 23.7 miles
- Guildford 19.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chipstead and Woodmansterne Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Old Coulsdon Ward 1.3 miles
- Purley & Woodcote Ward 1.5 miles
- Netherne on-the-Hill Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Carshalton South & Clockhouse Ward 1.8 miles
- Hooley Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Kenley Ward 1.9 miles
- Banstead Village Ward 2.1 miles
- Banstead Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne Ward 2.3 miles
- South Beddington & Roundshaw Ward 2.4 miles
- Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Coulsdon Town
CR5 3GJ, CR5 2DR, CR5 2JE, CR5 2AN, CR5 2AJ, CR5 2FJ, CR5 9GG, CR5 1FA, CR5 2BZ … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 11.2 miles
- London City Airport 15.6 miles
- Coulsdon South Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Woodmansterne Railway Station 0.4 miles
Hotels near Coulsdon Town Ad
- The Lodge at Kingswood 3.5 miles
- Coulsdon Manor and Golf Club 4 0.9 miles
- ibis London Sutton Point 3.5 3.6 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio London Sutton Point 3.5 3.6 miles
- Leonardo Hotel London Croydon 4 4.6 miles
- Hilton London Croydon 4 3.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Croydon 3 4.4 miles
- Holiday Inn London Sutton 4 3.8 miles
- Dukes Head Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- Travelodge Caterham Whyteleafe 3 3.1 miles
Schools in Coulsdon Town
- Chipstead Valley Primary School Primary
- Smitham Primary School Primary
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Woodcote High School Secondary
- Woodcote Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pot Wood Forest 4.1 miles
- Lothian Wood Forest 4.4 miles
- Epsom Racecourse Recreation 4.7 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Epsom University 5.2 miles
- Reigate College College 5.8 miles
- Reigate Castle Historic site 6 miles
- Selhurst Park Stadium 6.2 miles
- New Malden Library Library 7.6 miles
- Beckenham Library Library 7.9 miles
- West Norwood Library Centre Library 8.2 miles
- Broadwood's Folly Historic site 8.4 miles
- Kingsmeadow Stadium 8.5 miles