Postcode CR3 5SW 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westway Common.
Caterham North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,638 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Caterham North has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.6% 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 5SW.
Caterham North near CR3 5SW 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 6 | Caterham | Southern | Walking directions to Caterham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westway Common | Medium | Walking directions to Westway Common |
| 0.3 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 5SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 7, Le Personne Road, Caterham, CR3 5SU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 15, Foxon Lane, Caterham, CR3 5SG | Detached | Freehold | £716,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 39, Foxon Lane, Caterham, CR3 5SG | Terraced | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 117, Banstead Road, Caterham, CR3 5QL | Terraced | Freehold | £427,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 7, Addison Close, Caterham, CR3 5LX | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 |
In the CR3 5SW postcode area, located within Caterham North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR3 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 182-184 Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5ND | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Hursts | 36 Town End, Caterham, CR3 5UG | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.3 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 5SW, 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 5SW records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5SW in Caterham North is £446,370 (about £452 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CR3 5SW, including Hillcroft Primary School (Outstanding), Essendene Lodge School and de Stafford School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR3 5SW is Caterham in TfL zone 6, about 1,593 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR3 5SW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,638 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 5SW 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.