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CR3 6JQ

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Overview

Postcode CR3 6JQ is located in a major urban area, within the Valley ward of Tandridge in the South East region, and forms part of the Caterham Valley area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caterham Valley is £72,674 per year. The nearest station is Caterham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Town End Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Caterham Valley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,508 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Caterham Valley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Caterham Valley is £72,674 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 131 ft away from CR3 6JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Caterham Valley near CR3 6JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Caterham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR3 6JQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Caterham

Southern

Walking directions to Caterham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR3 6JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTown End Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Town End Recreation Ground
0.4 miTimber Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Timber Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
5,026.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.52(+50%)
Shoplifting
29.65(+272%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.81(+118%)
Public order
13.81(+128%)
Other theft
13(+132%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
74.65%
Other White
31
10.76%
Indian
11
3.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
3.12%
Caribbean
5
1.74%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
39.52%
Level 3 (A level)
42
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.24%
No qualifications
22
10.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
6.19%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
40.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
35.04%
Owns outright
27
23.08%
Social rents from council
1
0.85%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Valley

Median price£412,250
Price per sq ft£422
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£257K – £475K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £412,250 (about £422 per square foot) in Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£555,000£482
Semi-Detached32£447,500£469
Terraced4£430,750£392
Flats23£235,000£319

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£267,275£351,500£359,850
2017£476,000£252,500£370,000£342,500
2018£375,000£262,500£375,500£370,000
2019£572,500£225,000£335,000£345,000
2020£423,500£200,000£390,001£417,500
2021£485,000£252,250£443,750£420,000
2022£570,000£260,000£425,000£411,000
2023£488,000£232,500£455,500£453,500
2024£478,250£258,500£450,000£404,750
2025£542,500£225,000£460,000£383,250
2026£760,000£237,500£419,000£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£448£369£412£402
2017£479£365£403£424
2018£422£375£418£456
2019£494£368£429£471
2020£394£313£442£430
2021£465£362£421£372
2022£484£379£472£493
2023£495£410£486£426
2024£421£391£450£396
2025£473£299£486£484
2026£507£338£502£344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR3 6JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR3 6JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 2026133, Stafford Road, Caterham, CR3 6JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
17 Apr 2026147, Stafford Road, Caterham, CR3 6JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000
28 Mar 20258, Ashton Court, 135, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PWFlatsLeasehold£239,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 11, Clearway Court, 139, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PFFlatsLeasehold£230,000
10 Apr 2025Flat 18, Kingswood Place, 119, Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6DJFlatsLeasehold£283,000

Schools

In the CR3 6JQ postcode area, located within Caterham Valley, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR3 6JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableEssendene Lodge SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryde Stafford SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHillcroft Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR3 6JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR3 6JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlTandridge, CR3 6PYWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miWaitrose2-10 Station Avenue, Caterham, CR3 6LBWalking directions to Waitrose
0.4 miMaceTandridge, CR3 5GQWalking directions to Mace
0.4 miLondis51-55 High Street, Caterham, CR3 5UFWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miBest Zone6 High Street, Caterham, CR3 5UAWalking directions to Best Zone

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tandridge district.

Band A£1,730
Band B£2,018
Band C£2,307
Band D£2,595
Band E£3,171
Band F£3,748
Band G£4,325
Band H£5,190

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR3 6JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alun Jones

Valley - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Jenny Gaffney

Valley - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Claire Coutinho

East Surrey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictTandridgeE07000215
Parliamentary ConstituencyEast SurreyE14001215
WardValleyE05015897
ParishCaterham ValleyE04009597
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caterham ValleyE02006431
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tandridge 004DE01030850
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR3 6JQ

Is CR3 6JQ (Caterham Valley) safe?

The area around CR3 6JQ records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near CR3 6JQ?

The median sale price around CR3 6JQ in Valley is £412,250 (about £422 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR3 6JQ?

There are 9 schools close to CR3 6JQ, including Essendene Lodge School, de Stafford School (Good) and Hillcroft Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR3 6JQ?

The closest station to CR3 6JQ is Caterham in TfL zone 6, about 600 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR3 6JQ?

CR3 6JQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,508 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR3 6JQ (Caterham Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for East Surrey covering CR3 6JQ is Claire Coutinho (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alun Jones (Liberal Democrats) and Jenny Gaffney (Liberal Democrats).