New homes in Coulsdon

Live the Life

Coulsdon is a town to the south of London in the county of Surrey, with good transport links and nearby countryside making it the perfect place to live if you want the best of both city and rural living. Just a short commute from Croydon and the City, Coulsdon has everything from country parks to independent shops, golf courses and children’s playgrounds.

Things to see and do

Coulsdon is not only close to the capital, but it’s also near some beautiful stretches of countryside including Riddlesdown Common, Farthing Downs and Happy Valley Park. Whether you love gentle walks, heart-pumping hikes or adventurous bike rides, there are plenty of places to enjoy a breath of fresh air close to the town.

There are a number of parks in Coulsdon, including Rickman Hill Park, The Memorial Gardens, and Grange Park. If you enjoy relaxing with a round or two of golf on a weekend or summer’s evening, Woodcote Park Golf Club, The Oaks and Surrey National Golf Club are all nearby.

If you’re moving to Coulsdon with a young family in tow, there are lots of great child-friendly days out in the area. Take the little ones to see the animals at Deen City Farm or Godstone Farm, go for a walk through the Surrey Hills, or venture to Streatham Ice Rink.

For action-packed days out, nothing beats a trip into central London where you can do everything from shopping in Covent Garden to seeing the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London and exploring the exhibits at the British Museum.

Education

For families moving to Coulsdon, there are a number of ‘outstanding’ schools in the area including Woodcote Primary School, Oasis Academy Byron, Chipstead Valley Primary School, Coulsdon CofE Primary School and Riddlesdown Collegiate. Independent schools in and around Coulsdon include Reedham Park School, Focus School, Cumnor House School and Greenacre School for Girls.

For further and higher education, Coulsdon College offers a wide range of courses, while the capital’s many universities – including University College London, London School of Economics and Kingston University – are within commuting distance.

Getting to Coulsdon

Coulsdon is well connected by road and rail, ideal if you are commuting to work each day. There are two stations, Coulsdon South and Coulsdon Town, and the M25 is also nearby. If your job is based in central London, the train from to London Bridge from Coulsdon South takes 30 minutes.

To get to Croydon, the journey takes around 15 minutes by car or 10 minutes by train. For trips to the coast, Brighton is around one hour away. 

If you’re travelling internationally, London Gatwick is just 20 minutes away from Coulsdon, with routes to major destinations across the world. There’s a train that goes direct to the airport, so you don’t need to worry about parking your car.