Postcode CR3 5SY 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 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westway Common.
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 5SY.
Caterham North near CR3 5SY 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Whyteleafe South | Southern | Walking directions to Whyteleafe South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 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 5SY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 113, Foxon Lane, Caterham, CR3 5SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £560,555 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 97, Foxon Lane, Caterham, CR3 5SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £635,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 23A, Buxton Lane, Caterham, CR3 5HJ | Detached | Freehold | £820,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | 24, Foxon Lane Gardens, Caterham, CR3 5SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 84, Foxon Lane, Caterham, CR3 5SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £485,000 |
In the CR3 5SY postcode area, located within Caterham North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR3 5SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hursts | 36 Town End, Caterham, CR3 5UG | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.4 mi | Day Space | 4-6 Raglan Parade, Caterham, CR3 5UG | Walking directions to Day Space |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 16-17,19-21 Raglan Precinct, Caterham, CR3 5UG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 182-184 Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5ND | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Guards Avenue, Caterham, CR3 5QX | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 5SY, 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 5SY 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 5SY in Caterham North is £565,000 (about £477 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CR3 5SY, 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 5SY is Whyteleafe South in TfL zone 6, about 1,494 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR3 5SY 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 5SY 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.