Postcode CR3 5HE is located in a major urban area, within the Portley & Queens Park ward of Tandridge in the South East region, and forms part of the Caterham North area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 Whyteleafe South, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Town End Recreation Ground.
Caterham North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Caterham North has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 5HE.
Caterham North near CR3 5HE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whyteleafe South located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Whyteleafe South | Southern | Walking directions to Whyteleafe South |
| 1 mi | 6 | Caterham | Southern | Walking directions to Caterham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Town End Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Town End Recreation Ground |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 (about £477 per square foot) in Portley & Queens Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £768,500 | £495 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £560,555 | £448 |
| Terraced | 16 | £462,500 | £498 |
| Flats | 18 | £297,500 | £388 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £695,000 | £257,500 | £440,000 | £364,793 |
| 2017 | £640,000 | £296,000 | £500,000 | £418,500 |
| 2018 | £693,000 | £275,000 | £425,000 | £355,000 |
| 2019 | £647,500 | £334,750 | £405,000 | £416,500 |
| 2020 | £699,950 | £262,000 | £466,250 | £355,000 |
| 2021 | £775,000 | £285,000 | £500,000 | £397,500 |
| 2022 | £825,000 | £269,950 | £586,000 | £425,000 |
| 2023 | £790,000 | £265,000 | £590,000 | £465,000 |
| 2024 | £815,000 | £296,000 | £536,250 | £483,000 |
| 2025 | £757,500 | £338,750 | £535,000 | £427,500 |
| 2026 | £780,000 | £300,000 | £570,000 | £450,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £355 | £431 | £391 | £413 |
| 2017 | £403 | £382 | £429 | £412 |
| 2018 | £422 | £387 | £426 | £394 |
| 2019 | £416 | £355 | £427 | £362 |
| 2020 | £431 | £373 | £401 | £406 |
| 2021 | £435 | £396 | £440 | £419 |
| 2022 | £502 | £390 | £531 | £518 |
| 2023 | £525 | £365 | £494 | £515 |
| 2024 | £469 | £379 | £444 | £460 |
| 2025 | £499 | £401 | £474 | £511 |
| 2026 | £483 | £393 | £446 | £427 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR3 5HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | 23A, Buxton Lane, Caterham, CR3 5HJ | Detached | Freehold | £820,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 60, Buxton Lane, Caterham, CR3 5HF | Detached | Freehold | £850,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 70, Buxton Lane, Caterham, CR3 5HF | Detached | Freehold | £790,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 117, Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, CR3 5EJ | Detached | Freehold | £780,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 145, Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, CR3 5EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £525,000 |
In the CR3 5HE postcode area, located within Caterham North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR3 5HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hursts | 36 Town End, Caterham, CR3 5UG | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 16-17,19-21 Raglan Precinct, Caterham, CR3 5UG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 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 5HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Horne
Portley & Queens Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Michael John William Cooper
Portley & Queens Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Richard John Mark
Portley & Queens Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Claire Coutinho
East Surrey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR3 5HE records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 5HE in Caterham North is £565,000 (about £477 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CR3 5HE, including Sunnydown School (Outstanding), St Francis Catholic Primary School (Good) and Audley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR3 5HE is Whyteleafe South in TfL zone 6, about 1,375 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR3 5HE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,313 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 5HE is Claire Coutinho (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Horne (Liberal Democrats), Michael John William Cooper (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Richard John Mark (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.