Postcode CR3 5AU is located in a major urban area, within the Westway ward of Tandridge in the South East region, and forms part of the Caterham North area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caterham North is £71,512 per year. The nearest station is Caterham, about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westway Common.
Caterham North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,984 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Caterham North has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Caterham North is £71,512 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR3 5AU.
Caterham North near CR3 5AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Caterham located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westway Common | Medium | Walking directions to Westway Common |
| 0.5 mi | Town End Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Town End Recreation Ground |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £446,370 (about £452 per square foot) in Westway area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £522,500 | £500 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £470,000 | £525 |
| Terraced | 20 | £457,500 | £446 |
| Flats | 21 | £290,000 | £443 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £435,000 | £268,000 | £378,500 | £357,500 |
| 2017 | £550,000 | £265,000 | £385,000 | £347,499 |
| 2018 | £460,000 | £267,500 | £395,000 | £356,850 |
| 2019 | £537,500 | £270,000 | £410,250 | £382,500 |
| 2020 | £520,000 | £285,000 | £403,750 | £380,000 |
| 2021 | £600,000 | £279,998 | £426,000 | £400,000 |
| 2022 | £540,000 | £278,000 | £485,000 | £467,500 |
| 2023 | £625,000 | £266,528 | £425,000 | £420,000 |
| 2024 | £682,500 | £270,000 | £442,500 | £450,000 |
| 2025 | £585,000 | £273,000 | £490,000 | £455,000 |
| 2026 | £697,500 | £295,000 | £447,500 | £520,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £382 | £405 | £437 | £443 |
| 2017 | £433 | £413 | £445 | £407 |
| 2018 | £435 | £404 | £458 | £417 |
| 2019 | £474 | £402 | £447 | £439 |
| 2020 | £439 | £418 | £440 | £432 |
| 2021 | £519 | £416 | £479 | £477 |
| 2022 | £536 | £434 | £519 | £465 |
| 2023 | £474 | £434 | £507 | £508 |
| 2024 | £509 | £404 | £508 | £465 |
| 2025 | £491 | £442 | £516 | £441 |
| 2026 | £580 | £415 | £550 | £429 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR3 5AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | 2, Wellington Road, Caterham, CR3 5NS | Terraced | Freehold | £457,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 5, Firs Close, Caterham, CR3 5GY | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 140, Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5NA | Terraced | Freehold | £443,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 136, Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5NA | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 1, Nicholls Close, Caterham, CR3 5XP | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 |
In the CR3 5AU postcode area, located within Caterham North, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR3 5AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Guards Avenue, Caterham, CR3 5QX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Costercut | 57b-59 Westway, Caterham, CR3 5TQ | Walking directions to Costercut |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 182-184 Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5ND | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Day Space | 4-6 Raglan Parade, Caterham, CR3 5UG | Walking directions to Day Space |
Annual council tax rates for Tandridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR3 5AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Redman
Westway - Elected 6 Nov 2025
Claire Coutinho
East Surrey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR3 5AU records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CR3 5AU in Caterham North is £446,370 (about £452 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CR3 5AU, including Hillcroft Primary School (Outstanding), Clifton Hill School (Good) and Essendene Lodge School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CR3 5AU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,984 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for East Surrey covering CR3 5AU is Claire Coutinho (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Redman (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.